Business Services Specialist
University of Maryland•College Park, MD
•$49,582 - $59,498•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Maryland, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a Business Services Specialist to coordinate the procurement and payables for the research, instructional and shared instrumentation laboratories. Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the position will provide business services to an assigned group of faculty or a research support facility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.
- Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Working knowledge of management principles and practices.
- Skill in applying basic analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical computations.
- Skill in planning work and supervising others.
- Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
- Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs.
- Ability to prepare and present budgetary, accounting, and other reports and schedules.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and related software.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
Nice To Haves
- cover letter
Responsibilities
- Prepares and processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders for researchers via departmental requisition system and/or workday.
- Processes journal vouchers
- Monitors outstanding invoices and processes for payment
- Monitors outstanding encumbrances and follows through to completion
- Creates and/or assists department members with travel activities via CONCUR
- Assist with the processing of Internal billing for ChemStores and shared instrumentation facilities
- Assist with Account reconciliations
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
