Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a Business Services Specialist to coordinate the procurement and payables for the research, instructional and shared instrumentation laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the position will provide business services to an assigned group of faculty or a research support facility.
*Prepares and processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders for researchers via departmental requisition system and/or workday.
*Processes journal vouchers
*Monitors outstanding invoices and processes for payment
*Monitors outstanding encumbrances and follows through to completion
*Creates and/or assists department members with travel activities via CONCUR
*Assist with the processing of Internal billing for ChemStores and shared instrumentation facilities
* Assist with Account reconciliations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sedentary work. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as — viewing a computer terminal — extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Must have the ability to traverse short distances on campus to pick up or deliver materials. Occasional lifting of boxes not to exceed 25 lbs.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY AAT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
The mission of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Maryland is to conduct world-class,
cutting-edge research in the chemical sciences while delivering the highest quality of education to
undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates. Our research and education programs span the traditional chemistry areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry, and include visionary programs in chemical biology, materials chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and nanotechnology. We pride ourselves on a research and education environment that is highly interactive, diverse, and collegial, and offers students and researchers with the state-of-the-art instrumentation and the training environment needed for them to advance the discipline and become professional leaders.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.
OTHER:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Working knowledge of management principles and practices. Skill in applying basic analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations. Skill in planning work and supervising others. Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints. Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs. Ability to prepare and present budgetary, accounting, and other reports and schedules. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and related software. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
N/A
Preferences:
Required Application Materials: cover letter
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: September 7, 2026
Open Until Filled: No
Not Applicable to This Position
Yes
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CMNS-Chemistry & Biochemistry
Staff Regular
$49,582.00 - $59,498.00
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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.
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.
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.
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