Financial Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


College Park, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security Full time
Position Overview:
The Financial Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily procurement, accounting, and travel operations within the Lab. This role ensures that resources are effectively managed, systematically organized, accurately documented, and adhere to federal and state regulations as well as University of Maryland policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the primary contact for purchasing, consulting contracts, and coordinating payments for research participants.
  • Conduct reconciliations and initiate necessary corrective transactions in the general ledger.
  • Manage inventory tasks and provide comprehensive financial reports.
  • Perform data analysis to support financial decision-making.
  • Collaborate with various business operations personnel, including Finance, Project Management, IT, HR, Security, and Communications.
  • Assist with additional finance-related activities as required by the Finance Team.

Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business management, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, preferably within a higher education setting.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient in using electronic purchasing systems such as KFS or Shell Shop.
  • Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.
  • Ability to take initiative, analyze issues, and propose effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
  • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

Employment Conditions:
Selected candidates must meet security clearance requirements, including a background investigation. Must be able to work on-site 3-5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a higher education environment.
  • Familiarity with OMB's Uniform Guidance and the FAR.
  • Knowledge of the University of Maryland's financial and electronic purchasing systems.
  • Understanding of University policies related to sponsored project accounting, travel, and purchasing.
  • Experience with the University’s Travel Card and Purchasing Card Management systems.


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