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TheUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (PTRS)within the School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for aBusiness Operations Specialist. TheBusiness Operations Specialistsupports the department’s daily business operations to include payroll, financial budgeting and reporting, research administration and procurement. The ideal candidate will have experience in all facets of financial and budgetary operations, strong analytical skills and the ability to work efficiently with accuracy. * *BENEFITS (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). /UMB is Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023./ // ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * * Optimize the day-to-day department operations in Human Resources and Payroll, Purchasing, Research Administration, and Finance and Budgeting. * Facilitate department payroll activities to include analyzing commitment accounting data and effort logs, tracking payroll adjustments and cost sharing commitments, tracking timesheets for compliance. Ensures department payroll reconciliation is accurate by performing audits and analysis. * Support department human resource needs through contract creation, execution, and renewals, onboarding of new hires, off boarding of exiting employees. * Facilitate department accounts receivable and payable through procurement cards, expense reports and reimbursements, creation of POs, processing payments and honorariums and invoices. * Provide lifecycle (pre-award and post-award) research administration for sponsor related funds. Pre-award activities include assisting departmental faculty in the development of budgets and related efforts. Post-award activities include reconciliation of project budgets, preparing budget reports, preparing adjustments and corrections to meet project goals and federal requirements. * Perform revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Identify trends and developments and presents findings. Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation and disbursements of all accounts. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. * Build and maintain vendor relationships for purchasing. Purchase, track and receive items accordingly. * Maintain corporate purchasing card records for department credit card holders, reconcile and reallocate monthly. * Department parking liaison. Provide parking vouchers appropriately and reconcile monthly to correct project codes and cost centers. * Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to less experience personnel in day-to-day business operations. Acquire and distribute new expertise and methods. * Other duties as assigned. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * *Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or other related field. Master’s preferred Experience: Three (3) years of business related experience with at least one (1) year experience in at least two of the following: accounting, finance, payroll, procurement, research administration. Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Preferred. Other:Related experience may be substituted for minimum education. * *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Proven experience as a professional in a diverse setting. * Knowledge of the day to day operations of a business. * Effective communication skills. * Integrity, empathy and professionalism. * A positive, patient and resilient personality. * Ability to work independently and problem-solve with minimal supervision with skill in exercising initiative and resourcefulness. * *HIRING RANGE:$68,000- $78,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience) UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Medicine - Physical Therapy *Title: *Business Operations Specialist Location: null Requisition ID: 24000149