University of Maryland
Financial Service Coordinator
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Hybrid - College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$44K - $72K
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Finance
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April 8th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Financial Service Coordinator. The role involves overseeing daily financial operations such as transaction processing, reporting, and compliance, while supporting audit activities under the guidance of the Director of Financial and Policy Analysis. The coordinator manages financial transactions, prepares reports and reconciliations, analyzes budgets, and provides financial and administrative services to the Dean's Office units.
Highlights
- Oversee departmental financial operations, including transaction approval and documentation management.
- Maintain communication with internal stakeholders to resolve financial and transactional issues.
- Administer procurement and payment processes ensuring compliance with procedures.
- Generate financial reports like spending summaries and budget-to-actual comparisons.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and assist with audit and compliance tasks.
- Analyze budgets, expenditures, and variances using university financial systems.
- Provide financial and administrative support to Dean's Office units including UME and AES.
- Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Suite.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional experience in budget, finance, or accounting; substitution of experience for education is allowed up to four years.
- Salary range: $44,498 to $72,000 annually, with regular exempt benefits.
Financial Service Coordinator Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organizational Statement:
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is seeking a Financial Services Coordinator to support daily financial operations, including reporting, transaction processing, and basic financial oversight, while ensuring compliance and assisting with audit activities under the guidance of the Director of Financial and Policy Analysis.
Duties/Responsibilities:
(35%) Collaboration & Unit:
• Oversee departmental financial operations, including transactions, documentation, and use of financial systems.
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal stakeholders to exchange information, provide updates, and resolve financial or transactional issues.
(20%) Financial Operations:
• Oversee and approve routine financial transactions to ensure accuracy, documentation, and compliance.
• Manage commitments and related fund transfers.
• Administers procurement and payment processes in accordance with established procedures.
• Contribute to the refinement of financial practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
(15%) Reporting, Reconciliation & Audit
• Maintain spreadsheets, schedules, and templates used for regular financial reporting.
• Generate standard reports such as spending summaries, budget vs. actuals, and commitment trackers.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for Dean's Office accounts and help monitor the facility project charges.
• Work on compliance with tasks, audit requests, and routine reviews of the Foundation's financial information.
• Review Foundation account information as needed.
(15%) Financial Analysis & Planning
• Obtain financial data from university systems and conduct basic reviews of budgets,
• expenditures, and variances.
• Reviews budget entries, verifying adherence to guidelines, assisting units with routine
• questions, and entering salary updates in Adaptive.
• Prepare standard financial materials for meetings and projections.
(15%) Administrative and Operational Coordination:
• Provides financial and administrative services to Dean's Office units, including UME and AES.
• Performs core financial activities, including transaction processing, account reconciliation, reporting, and expense tracking.
Telework Opportunity:
This is a full-time position located on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland. Telework is offered in the AGNR as determined by AGNR and University policy. Compliance with the UMD Telework Agreement is required.
Physical Demands: This is an office position. This position frequently presents information through oral and written communication. Use of a computer terminal is required for lengthy periods.
License/Certification: N/A
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is seeking a Financial Services Coordinator to support daily financial operations, including reporting, transaction processing, and basic financial oversight, while ensuring compliance and assisting with audit activities under the guidance of the Director of Financial and Policy Analysis.
Duties/Responsibilities:
(35%) Collaboration & Unit:
• Oversee departmental financial operations, including transactions, documentation, and use of financial systems.
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal stakeholders to exchange information, provide updates, and resolve financial or transactional issues.
(20%) Financial Operations:
• Oversee and approve routine financial transactions to ensure accuracy, documentation, and compliance.
• Manage commitments and related fund transfers.
• Administers procurement and payment processes in accordance with established procedures.
• Contribute to the refinement of financial practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
(15%) Reporting, Reconciliation & Audit
• Maintain spreadsheets, schedules, and templates used for regular financial reporting.
• Generate standard reports such as spending summaries, budget vs. actuals, and commitment trackers.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for Dean's Office accounts and help monitor the facility project charges.
• Work on compliance with tasks, audit requests, and routine reviews of the Foundation's financial information.
• Review Foundation account information as needed.
(15%) Financial Analysis & Planning
• Obtain financial data from university systems and conduct basic reviews of budgets,
• expenditures, and variances.
• Reviews budget entries, verifying adherence to guidelines, assisting units with routine
• questions, and entering salary updates in Adaptive.
• Prepare standard financial materials for meetings and projections.
(15%) Administrative and Operational Coordination:
• Provides financial and administrative services to Dean's Office units, including UME and AES.
• Performs core financial activities, including transaction processing, account reconciliation, reporting, and expense tracking.
Telework Opportunity:
This is a full-time position located on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland. Telework is offered in the AGNR as determined by AGNR and University policy. Compliance with the UMD Telework Agreement is required.
Physical Demands: This is an office position. This position frequently presents information through oral and written communication. Use of a computer terminal is required for lengthy periods.
License/Certification: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional budget, finance, or accounting experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Experience: One (1) year of professional budget, finance, or accounting experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of finance functions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to analyze situations and determine the best solutions.
Knowledge of finance functions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to analyze situations and determine the best solutions.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in General business, administration, or related field of study.
- 2-4 Years of experience in business/finance/accounting/operations administration.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office with extensive knowledge of Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Formula/Function usage, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Extensive analytical capability in interpreting large data sets, dashboards, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience with fiscal and operational support of an academic unit.
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal agencies and groups involved in college-related issues.
- Experience in compliance and audit initiatives.
- Experience in large-scale implementations requiring change management.
- A demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive issues and arbitrate successful outcomes.
- A demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, References
Best Consideration Date: 04/30/2026
Posting Close Date: 04/30/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
AGNR-Dean-Fiscal Office
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$44,498- $72,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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