USM Career Opportunities
Accountant
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, February 1, 2015
DEPARTMENT: University System of Maryland Office of the Comptroller
DUTIES: The USM Comptroller's Office seeks an experienced Accountant
to support the System Office's basic business operations and data analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 2 or more years of accounting,
auditing or tax experience. Knowledge requirements: Basic understanding of relationships
in a set of financial statements; understanding of the hierarchy of generally accepted
accounting principles; understanding of effective internal controls; and an interest and
willingness to learn and advise on tax issues associated with unrelated business income
tax compliance. Skills include: Excellent written and oral communication skills required
to communicate information needs and financial reporting concepts to others with widely
varying understanding of issues; proficiency in the use of personal computers and experience
with Windows-based programs (Excel, Word, etc.); proficiency in the use of a 10-key adding machine.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Financial reporting experience and CPA and/or public
accounting firm experience are preferred.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter referencing Accountant Position and your
up-to-date resume by midnight Sunday, February 1, 2015 to:
Accountant Search
University System of Maryland
3300 Metzerott Road
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
or
lhess@usmd.edu
The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer. without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital
status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated
to an individual's ability to perform the job, in accordance with
applicable law. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants
should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their
identities, their U.S. citizenship or alien status, and their authorization
to work in the United States.