This position is located in Adelphi MD The Accountant provides basic accounting support for fundamental business operations of the University System of Maryland Administrative Office USMO and assists in the accumulation and compilation of financial information of the various Institutions comprising the University System of Maryland USM in accordance with identified external and internal constraints and guidance Responsibilities Provides accounting for the USMO fixed asset inventory ensuring USMO compliance with all aspects of the Policy on Equipment Control and preparing a semi annual schedule of changes in Fixed Assets used in the preparation of the USMOs interim and annual audited financial statements Provides accounting assistance and support in the periodic preparation of the USMO and USM financial statements and other periodic and ad hoc financial reporting needs Provides accounting and other administrative support associated with the USMs endowment funds known as the Common Trust Fund Provides basic accounting tracking and coordination functions including inter institutional billing preparing invoices and following up on collections Conducts Affiliated Foundation Financial and Compliance Reporting reviews documentation provided maintains checklist and follows up on required reports Processes cash receipts and expense reports monitors cellphone accounts assists with annual reporting to the Department of Education and serves as back up for debt management accountant