Accounting Associate - Payroll

Department:

Rita Rossi Colwell Center Operations

https://colwellcenter.usmd.edu/

Position Overview:

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking an Accounting Associate for the Colwell Center Operations Department, located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Operations in the department and working closely with the Director of the Administration, Facilities Manager and other Administrative staff, providing Payroll and Financial support.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $46,736 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available after completion of a probationary period. 

Responsibilities:

This position will serve as the first point of contact for Payroll and other Human Resource duties. As part of the Colwell Center Operations this position will provide  other Accounting functions related to payroll, procurement, reconciliation, etc.

Specific duties include:

• Primarily responsible for all Department Payroll. Ensure payroll and any applicable changes are processed in accordance with UMBC guidelines. Reviewing of all time and leave for corrections and payroll actions.
• Serve as a Liaison between the Hiring department and Campus HR in the search process from start to finish. Assisting department heads with searches using Page Up, determining if actions are needed through compensation and classification to fill positions.
• Responsible for all aspects of new hire onboarding.
• Train alternate Payroll Preparers as needed
• Reconcile monthly operating and other fund departmental accounts
• Develop and maintain departmental ad hoc reports
• Coordinate and track Quarterly IMET EHS Lab Safety Training

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years accounting clerical experience. Customer service experience and/or cash handling and payment processing experience.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• University Payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes.
• Skill in reviewing and utilizing PeopleSoft and Page Up
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Ability to exercise attention to detail
• Ability to provide high level of customer service

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: December 30, 2024 Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities