Accountant I- Accounts Payable Accountant
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Job Description Summary
Organizational Summary Statement:Serve as an Accounts Payable Accountant for the Dining Services Business Office's delegated A/P team. Audit invoices, receive items into the electronic inventory management system, process invoices for payment through the University accounting system, and submit document batches to the State of Maryland. Communicate and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors. Audit cash reports and perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due
to weather or other emergency situations. May be required to work some weekends or
evenings due to special events. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding the start of each semester, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Typical office environment, including transferring files to document storage boxes and lifting. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking, weapon free, drug free campus.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine credits in Accounting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to apply basic analytical skills; to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and financial software to input data; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation.
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.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Bachelors Degree in business, accounting, or related field
Experience processing accounts payable invoices
Experience with inventory management software
Experience with accounting software
Experience with enterprise level systems such as Banner or Workday
Experience in high-volume, foodservice operations
Required Application Materials:
Application
Best Consideration Date:
N/A
Posting Close Date:
10/02/2026
Open Until Filled:
N/A
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionFinancial Disclosure Required
NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visitMaryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPSA-Dining ServicesWorker Sub-Type
Staff RegularSalary Range
$48,138.00 - $57,766.00Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Nonexempt benefits, select thislink.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer 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.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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