A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
The University of Michigan Law School is looking for a customer service-oriented, collaborative individual to join our finance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position is primarily responsible for providing support related to account reconciliation, journal entries, reporting, and research grant and gift administration. The successful incumbent will work directly with faculty, staff, and students.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
Reconcile general ledger accounts
Identify and correct charging errors and create journal entries
Respond to internal and external financial and grant related inquiries
Participate in monthly and year end closing processes
Assist with hiring of and timekeeping for temporary staff and research assistants
Assist finance team with additional duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least two years experience in a related field
Demonstrated ability to be efficient without sacrificing accuracy
Ability to prioritize competing demands while meeting deadlines and adhering to processes
Ability to work well both as part of a team and autonomously
Proficiency with current computer technology and applications, including Microsoft Office tools
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion Prior higher education or non-profit organization experience
Experience with MPathways/PeopleSoft or similar enterprise resource planning system
Familiarity with U-M administrative processes, procedures, and systems Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.
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