Business Financial Specialist
Job Description
Position Number:
128367Title:
Business Services SpecialistFunctional Title:
Business Financial SpecialistCategory Status:
22-Nonexempt, Contingent 2Applicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1Unit:
PLCY-School of Public PolicyHiring Range Minimum:
$49,582.00Hiring Range Maximum:
$59,498.00Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Contingent II Benefits Summary
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Position Description
The Payroll Specialist reports to the Human Capital Manager for the School of Public Policy. This position will provide day-to-day support for human resources functions and payroll processing.
The Payroll Specialist:
- Creates and updates appointments in the University human capital management system;
- Assists with the hiring and orientation of new employees by providing support in human resources areas including the search and selection process, I9 and other new hire paperwork, and development of employee contracts;
- Performs salary expense transfers and funding source changes;
- Maintains organized, accurate, and up to date personnel files and records in compliance with University records retention guidelines;
- Organizes and prepares documents for data entry in various University systems.
This position will also provide service on behalf of the School of Public Policy via committee service, participation in Assembly, and other duties as assigned.
This position is 20-40 hours per week.
This position is 20-40 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.
Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Working knowledge of management principles and practices.
- Skill in applying basic analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical computations.
- Skill in planning work and supervising others.
- Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
- Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs.
- Ability to prepare and present budgetary, accounting, and other reports and schedules.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and related software.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
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 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Prior experience with UMD systems including KFS, ELF and Priority Software BA4 system
- Knowledge of campus policies and procedures such as purchasing card and travel card responsibilities.
- Experience using Workday HR, Workday Finance, and Concur.
- Experience with external sponsored budgets.
- Prior experience in an academic setting.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Light lifting of materials and supplies. Ability to sit and use computers. Ability to move around campus to attend meetings and to take documents to units across campus.
Posting Date:
09/16/2024Closing Date:
09/23/2024Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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