THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ACCOUNTING MANAGER TO JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY.

The Department of Psychiatry has a tripartite mission of Clinical, Education and Research agendas, serving our surrounding community and the State of Maryland, and providing expertise at a national and international level. We are staffed with 85 full time and 30 part time faculty, and provide a robust array of evidence-based services both locally at the University of Maryland Medical System and remotely to the entire University of Maryland Medical System, which encompasses 13 hospitals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $89,000 - $104,000, commensurate with education and experience.
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Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1206F
Employee Class : Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: Yes
Organization: School of Medicine - Psychiatry
Job Posting: Aug 15, 2025
Unposting Date: Aug 22, 2025, 10:59:00 P

• Manage general ledger activities and ensure documentation of work performed, results obtained, and suggestions for improvement in a clear, accurate, and technically concise manner.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of accurate financial statements and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end close reports and financial information. Ensures reconciliations are completed timely and accurately.
• Monitor, review and evaluate ongoing functional processes and controls, assessing needs and facilitating improvements. Develop metrics and perform quality assurance reviews to ensure the accuracy of daily ledger postings. Utilize financial statements to develop unit or program budget. Monitor expenses and income in compliance with University policies and procedures regarding internal, business, fiscal and operational accountability and compliance.
• Oversee the integrity/reliability of the financial accounting system. Work with principal investigators, faculty, or staff members to identify potential ledger discrepancies between financial system and departmental records.
• Develop and manage internal controls by ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures regarding internal, business, fiscal and operational accountability and compliance. Develops, implements, and coordinates policies and procedures. Developing and adhering to segregation of duties among financial staff.
• Manage a staff consisting of accountants and accounting analysts in alignment with department and campus-wide goals/objectives in order to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness as well as overall functional productivity.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative approaches to develop financial forecast performance. Develop short- and long-term forecast for unit. Manage critical financial path unit and project activities, resolve issues and manage complex matters as needed to the appropriate contact(s).
• Manages the lifecycle tangible and intangible asset management plans.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications
  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  Experience: Four (4) years of accounting-related experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of work coordination, training, or direct supervision of staff, students, or volunteers.
  Certification/Licensure: Certified Public Accountant preferred.
  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.