Full Time Job - Accounting Clerk II

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Job no: 493130
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus

Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs moderately complex accounting clerical or bookkeeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable and auditing function. Post journal entries, process payments, and verifies accuracy of data.

Specific duties include: inputting data, records and verifies details of financial transactions in ledgers and automated systems; review and process financial documents such as invoices and receipts; purchase of all supply request and receiving of Goods and Services for the Library; inputting and retrieving financial transactions into a shadow system (QuickBooks) for monthly reconciliation and other reports; retrieve and process order from the Accounting and Receiving RT system; back up to the Accounting Associate with picking up paychecks and writing receipts for departments with the Library; and perform other duties as assigned, including serving as back for other staff in the department.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

One year accounting clerical experience.

Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques.

Skilled in performing basic mathematical computations and the use of calculator.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to operate keyboards, personal computers and financial software

Ability to prepare written records and reports

Ability to input data accurately

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic Knowledge of QuickBooks

Strong computer skills with excel, word, Google docs and Box

Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For best consideration, along with your application please submit a cover letter, resume and contact name and information for three professional references.

Closing Date: January 1, 2020
Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Salary:

Pay Range 6 (starting at $32,200) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program

Hours:

This is a Full Time position. Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm

Benefits:

UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities. Contingent II positions may include some benefits. To learn more about our benefits click here.

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

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