Description

General Summary:

The Accounting Specialist will perform a variety of routine and recurring accounting tasks in the support of accounting departments. The Accounting Specialist will develop a familiarity with and an understanding of the various accounting requirements for a nonprofit, higher education organization.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

Maintain financial records and process related data.

Monitor, verify and reconcile accounts.

Maintain interface with departmental and University personnel to obtain and provide information to verify or support financial records and ensure compliance with established University policies and procedures.

Prepare correspondence and answer inquiries regarding accounting information as required.

Analyze accounting information and prepare reports and statements.

May coordinate the work of lower-level staff as assigned.

Assist with special projects or tasks as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.

Two years of related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field.

Technical qualifications and specialized certifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
• Two years related experience
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Classified Title: Accounting Specialist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Accounting Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE
Starting Salary Range: $35,000-$50,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10000080-Business Office
Personnel area: Libraries