Account Clerk II (Grants Support Assistant)

Account Clerk II (Grants Support Assistant)

Hourly – Contingent I

Office of Finance & Accounting

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

 The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is seeking a well-qualified Grants Support Assistant to join the Office of Finance & Accounting.  One of 13 schools and colleges located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, the Smith School is a recognized leader in management research and education for the global economy. The school is consistently ranked among the world’s top business schools by leading business publications such as Business Week, Financial Times, Economist and the Wall Street Journal.  

Under general supervision, performs moderately complex accounting clerical or bookkeeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable, payroll, timekeeping, auditing and/or other accounting functions. Post journal entries, processes payments, and verifies accuracy of data.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of accounting experience. College-level courses preferred. 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. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Service-oriented attitude and demeanor; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner; ability to work with Central ORA and PIs, proactively identifying problems and solutions, and with a can-do, collaborative approach.

This is an hourly contract ($16.30 to $20.38) per hour based on experience and qualifications) with health insurance available through direct pay. When applying, please upload a PDF version of your cover letter, resume and list of references. For best consideration, please submit applications no later than March 3, 2023 at https://ejobs.umd.edu; however, the position will remain open until filled. 

 Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No H1-B Visa sponsorship offered for this position.  

For more information about the University of Maryland, please visit www.maryland.edu.

For information about the Robert H. Smith School of Business, visit our Web site at www.rhsmith.umd.edu. 

 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.