University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 2 days ago
Finance Specialist (CEE-MTI)
University of Maryland College Park
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is a leader in research and education, and they are seeking a Finance Specialist to manage finance and administrative functions for the Maryland Transportation Institute. This role involves overseeing sponsored research administration, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Managing sponsored research administration pre-award, including working with PIs and ORA to complete the proposal routing and submission process
Post-award, including preparing financial reports for PIs and sponsors and reviewing expenses/monitoring cost share accounts to ensure compliance
Perform financial tasks for the MTI state and DRIF, start-up and gift accounts for MTI faculty as well as review and approve costing allocations
Identify areas of concern and work with the Associate Director and PI to resolve
Provide excellent customer service to faculty and students
Assist and serve as back-up to CEE as requested
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of professional grants, finance, or accounting experience
Knowledge of grants related policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Company
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
UMCES are Maryland's premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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