Specialist

UMBC•Baltimore, MD

14h•$57,000 - $64,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as primary resource for interpreting university policies and procedures, resolving complex and non-routine financial matters, and ensuring consistent application of university, State of Maryland, and IRS requirements and guidelines. The Specialist independently exercises sound judgment in determining appropriate resolutions, and serves as a liaison among departmental administrators, principal investigators, vendors, and central offices. The position maintains current knowledge of evolving policies, systems, and processes and translates those requirements into practical guidance and directives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Human Resources, or a related field.
Three years of relevant experience in procurement, A/P, travel, and payroll, and expertise in Excel, Office, and Google products.
A background check will be required.

Nice To Haves

Expert level Smartsheet skills.
Prior higher education experience.

Responsibilities

Promotes operational compliance and strengthens understanding of university expectations for procurement, payment, reimbursement, and payroll activities across COEIT.
Serves as an escalation resource for complex vendor inquiries, financial issues, and payroll situations.
Collaborates with central offices to resolve issues and clarify requirements, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and consistency.
Provides continuity for critical business operations through designated payroll processing and/or approvals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Over 4 weeks of vacation
Tuition remission
22 Days of Annual Leave
15 Days of Sick Leave
15 Holidays
3 Personal Days
8 credit hours per semester tuition remission
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities