Account Clerk 1

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

2d•$40,315 - $48,378•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Account Clerk I provides essential financial and administrative support to Conferences & Visitor Services, ensuring accurate processing of routine accounting transactions and effective front-line operational assistance. This position performs moderately complex clerical accounting tasks, including data entry, account maintenance, and financial reconciliation, while also supporting departmental administrative functions such as document preparation, records management, and operational coordination.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No previous financial or bookkeeping experience required.
Basic knowledge of mathematical methods and techniques.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and financial software, keyboards and calculators.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately process and track information in a fast-paced office environment.
Basic proficiency with standard office technology and software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, and document management tools).
Ability to learn financial systems, procedures, and policies through training.
Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to support collaboration with professional staff, respond to routine inquiries, and maintain clear records.
Sound judgment, dependability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Strong customer service orientation, adaptability, and a willingness to learn financial and administrative processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform routine financial processing, including posting journal entries, processing invoices and purchase orders, reconciling accounts, and preparing deposits and refunds to support accurate fiscal operations.
Maintain and reconcile financial records, reviewing purchasing card logs, income and expense statements, and general ledger data for completeness and accuracy.
Provide administrative support, including preparing spreadsheets, formatting and filing documents, managing records, and assisting with routine correspondence and reports to enhance department organization.
Support departmental operational functions, assisting the Business Manager in audit preparation, payroll tasks, and other unit processes as needed to ensure continuity of office operations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Serve as a liaison for internal stakeholders, responding to financial and administrative inquiries, collaborating with team members, and ensuring dependable customer service and operational responsiveness.