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Staff Accountant
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Morgan State University
Posting Summary Job Title: Staff Accountant
Division: Division of Finance & Administration
Department: Comptroller's Office
Position Category: Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Work Status: Full Time
Job Summary The Accounts Payable Staff Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions for the University, serving as a backup for the Accounts Payable Supervisor. This includes processing invoices, reimbursements, and corrections, maintaining effective communication with vendors and University departments, and resolving discrepancies. The role also includes posting journal entries, correcting previously paid invoices, and ensuring all required documentation is appropriately filed and reviewed. Proficiency in Gmail, Adobe applications, and the State of Maryland FMIS system is essential. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills are critical in this high-volume role.
Job Duties Invoice and Payment Processing
Receive, review, and process vendor invoices, student stipends, travel reimbursements, and other payment documents in the Banner Finance Accounts Payable Module.
Download a copy of the approved invoice, approval, and supporting documentation to the shared drive daily in real time when the invoice is processed and posted in Banner.
Check FEIN# & SS# for PDT coding in R-STARS against invoices.
Process Veteran Affairs credit card reimbursements in compliance with University and state policies.
Analyze, code, and batch invoices for R-STARS transmittals.
Conduct next-day reviews of invoices posted the previous day, ensuring FMIS (VZ) document numbers are recorded in preparation for the supervisor’s review.
Research past due accounts.
Maintain the accounts payable inquiries mailbox.
Journal Entries and Corrections
Post journal entries to correct errors in financial records, ensuring accuracy in appropriation line postings.
Review and process corrections for invoices that have already been paid, updating appropriation lines or financial records as necessary.
Collaborate with departments to resolve mispostings and provide guidance on appropriate coding practices.
Prepare check cancellations, reissues, and order check copies for the Comptroller’s signature.
Data Entry and Record Management
Maintain accurate and organized records for all processed invoices, payments, journal entries, and corrections.
Ensure data entry in the Banner system is error-free, with 100% accuracy.
Save approved invoices, approvals, and related documentation on the shared drive in real time and review prior-day invoices for FMIS (VZ) document numbers.
Oversight and administration of BDM (Banner Data Management).
Requested Minimum Qualifications Education Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience At least four (4) years of active accounts payable experience.
Skills
Attention to detail
Microsoft Office proficiency
Organizational skills
Customer service skills
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Higher Education
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Staff Accountant
role at
Morgan State University
Posting Summary Job Title: Staff Accountant
Division: Division of Finance & Administration
Department: Comptroller's Office
Position Category: Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Work Status: Full Time
Job Summary The Accounts Payable Staff Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions for the University, serving as a backup for the Accounts Payable Supervisor. This includes processing invoices, reimbursements, and corrections, maintaining effective communication with vendors and University departments, and resolving discrepancies. The role also includes posting journal entries, correcting previously paid invoices, and ensuring all required documentation is appropriately filed and reviewed. Proficiency in Gmail, Adobe applications, and the State of Maryland FMIS system is essential. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills are critical in this high-volume role.
Job Duties Invoice and Payment Processing
Receive, review, and process vendor invoices, student stipends, travel reimbursements, and other payment documents in the Banner Finance Accounts Payable Module.
Download a copy of the approved invoice, approval, and supporting documentation to the shared drive daily in real time when the invoice is processed and posted in Banner.
Check FEIN# & SS# for PDT coding in R-STARS against invoices.
Process Veteran Affairs credit card reimbursements in compliance with University and state policies.
Analyze, code, and batch invoices for R-STARS transmittals.
Conduct next-day reviews of invoices posted the previous day, ensuring FMIS (VZ) document numbers are recorded in preparation for the supervisor’s review.
Research past due accounts.
Maintain the accounts payable inquiries mailbox.
Journal Entries and Corrections
Post journal entries to correct errors in financial records, ensuring accuracy in appropriation line postings.
Review and process corrections for invoices that have already been paid, updating appropriation lines or financial records as necessary.
Collaborate with departments to resolve mispostings and provide guidance on appropriate coding practices.
Prepare check cancellations, reissues, and order check copies for the Comptroller’s signature.
Data Entry and Record Management
Maintain accurate and organized records for all processed invoices, payments, journal entries, and corrections.
Ensure data entry in the Banner system is error-free, with 100% accuracy.
Save approved invoices, approvals, and related documentation on the shared drive in real time and review prior-day invoices for FMIS (VZ) document numbers.
Oversight and administration of BDM (Banner Data Management).
Requested Minimum Qualifications Education Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience At least four (4) years of active accounts payable experience.
Skills
Attention to detail
Microsoft Office proficiency
Organizational skills
Customer service skills
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Higher Education
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan State University by 2x.
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