Disbursements Specialist - University of Maryland, Baltimore : Job Details

Disbursements Specialist - (24000139) The University of Maryland Baltimore Administration & Finance Department, Office of the Controller has an opening for a Disbursements Specialist.The ideal candidate will demonstrate the behaviors of Administration and Finance (A&F) Guiding Principles: WISER - Well-Being and Sustainability, Innovation and Discovery, Service Excellence and Accountability, Equity and Justice, and Respect and Integrity. There should be a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. 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 leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any U niversity System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.Essential Functions:Guide and perform working fund processes, such as running daily processing, check printing, and preparing adjusting entries. Ensure timely payment of check requests and maintain accurate records and control reports.Supervise the day-to-day operations of the General Working Fund Group and oversee the daily activities of the staff to ensure timeliness of check processing. Develop and schedule program work plan in accordance with operational specifications and oversee the daily operations and coordinates activities to determine priorities.Review daily processing reports and data to clear or resolve any outstanding items. Research problem invoices and payments by working with internal and external customers to resolve issues in a timely manner. Confer with General Working Fund staff, department representatives, and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and policy interpretation; refer to appropriate department person when unable to respond.Provide quality customer service and assistance as the primary working fund contact for the campus.Work with the State General Accounting Division to address questions, resolve issues, and communicate information to the Assistant Controller, Disbursements.Implement policies, operating procedures, and processing methods to ensure efficient and accurate processing of General Working Fund transactions. In addition, advise staff and recipients in campus-wide applicable policy and procedures.Evaluate program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise and implement evaluation methodology; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action.Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.Experience : Two (2) years of financial or accounting experience preferably regarding to Accounts Payable related functions.Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of work coordination or direct supervision of staff.Other : Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.Salary Range: $60,000- $65,000 ( 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 Staffing department at [email protected] .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 [email protected] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - 00049982 Employee Class : Exempt Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Financial Disclosure: No Organization: Office of the Controller Job Posting: Oct 23, 2024 Unposting Date: Nov 7, 2024, 4:59:00 AM#J-18808-Ljbffr