The Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) is currently recruiting for an Accountant, Post Award. This role will be responsible for reconciling grant and contract accounts on a pre-determined cycle. The ideal candidate will have post award experience.
Benefits: Exempt Regular
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Half will be paid following 30 days of satisfactory service at UMB and half will be paid upon successful completion of probation. Current UMB employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.
Essential Functions:
Administer and maintain assigned post-award accounts to verify accuracy of transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures, and GAAP standards. Reviews terms and conditions of simple grants and/or contracts and seek clarifying questions, as necessary. Prepare documents for submission reports and follow-up statements. Completes reconciliation of accounts.
Maintain general financial ledgers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries for reporting. Provide current and historical budget data to project expenditures. Maintain general understanding of entering the requisition request in the University Financial System. Track and follow up for the completion of purchase order for subcontract.
Adhere to and understand policy and annual project plan as described by advance research administration team members Interprets and applies Federal, State, and sponsors guidelines and requirements to accounts using GAAP. Maintain sponsored program systems are in line with Notice of Awards and Sub Awards. Act as point of contact and advised principal investigator (PI) on all financial transactions, such as travel, purchasing, or subcontracting, Follow prescribed steps in gathering and processing documents from university payroll, purchasing, travel, etc. Examine integrity and reliability of data and work with faculty to research and identify potential ledger discrepancies. Recommend new procedures to prevent deviations and undesirable accounting trends.
Prepare and distribute accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end close reports and financial information following prescribed timelines. Develop close out checklist for faculty and staff in line with the terms and conditions of an award.
Obtain approval from principal investigator (PI) and entry into financials systems. Ensure clinical trial accounts are timely and accurately reconciled for submission to sponsor.
Maintain a general understanding of portfolio planning and development. Work with pre-award team to submit continuation or extensions for projects. Participate in grant preparation and provide consultation on certification of grant application within the University routing portal as needed. Follow program terms. Evaluate processes to determine trends to improve routing of grant applications. Develop skills to be able to identify safeguards to protect the integrity of the grants administration. Provide suggestions to improve process. Identify and alert potential issues.
Develop relationships with UMB parties and sponsors.
Perform other duties as assigned, such as send notification for to staff and faculty to complete upcoming training or compliance regulations.
Education: Bachelor's in accounting, finance, business, or related field that required coursework in general acceptable accounting practices (GAAP).
Experience: Two (2) years of accounting or budget experience with at least one (1) year in research administration.
Supervisory Experience: N/A
Certification/License: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Committee.
Related experience may be substituted for education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.
Education: Bachelor's in accounting, finance, business, or related field that required coursework in general acceptable accounting practices (GAAP).
Experience: Two (2) years of accounting or budget experience with at least one (1) year in research administration.
Supervisory Experience: N/A
Certification/License: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Committee.
Related experience may be substituted for education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.