Financial Services, Office of Contract & Grants

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the overall post-award financial coordination and management of assigned externally funded grants and contracts, including accounting, reporting and closeout functions.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $68,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Working with the Office of Sponsored Projects in reviewing and interpreting award documents to ensure award setup is complete in PeopleSoft, and providing notification to campus units of award information
• Maintaining proper invoicing/payment and timely financial reporting of assigned sponsored awards
• Assisting with ensuring expenditure compliance
• Coordinating with departmental and central unit personnel to complete the financial closeout function of sponsored awards
• Participating in training and development involving a variety of sponsored post-award financial administration activities
• Developing an understanding of the Office of Contract & Grant Accounting (OCGA) areas of responsibilities and becoming familiar with how the department works with other central offices in relation to these responsibilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field
• Three years of related experience, including full working knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures
• Critical thinking skills and keen attention to detail
• Advanced organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to prioritize tasks and work well under the pressure of deadlines
• Excellent customer service and communication skills 

• One year experience in Research Administration Accounting
• Basic working knowledge of federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance and the FARs
• Experience in both Central and Departmental administration of Sponsored Research activities 

A background check will be required.  

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.