Accountant Intermediate

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Law School is seeking an Accountant Intermediate to join its finance team. This role focuses on accounting, financial reporting, and the administration of internal and external grants, working with faculty, staff, and program administrators across the Law School.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel; prior experience in higher education or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills, and comfort learning new systems and technologies.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Law School's chartfield and related accounting structure.
• Review and process journal entries and other accounting transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations, review financial activity, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections as needed.
• Complete month-end and year-end accounting and financial close activities.
• Reconcile internal and external grants and other funding, including funding for Law School programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate pre-award activities, including budget development, application submission to ORSP, and application preparation across schools and units.
• Monitor post-award financial activity to ensure expenditures are consistent with approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Develop standard and ad hoc financial reports and analyses and provide financial information to faculty, staff, and program administrators as needed.
• Interpret and apply university accounting policies and procedures and assist colleagues with financial questions.
• Serve as a backup and cross-train in other areas of the finance team's work as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting / business / finance

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

BusinessObjects

MPathways

eResearch

Job description

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Who We Are

Michigan Law, one of the oldest law schools in the nation, was founded in 1859 and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its academic rigor, stunning physical surroundings, the faculty's preeminent scholarship, and an academic community noted for collegiality and warmth. Supported by remarkable facilities, preeminent faculty-scholars, and unparalleled architecture and physical environment, Michigan Law has more than 22,000 alumni, over 1,000 J.D. candidates, and 107 full-time faculty members, including 55 tenured and tenure-track, 27 clinical and legal practice, and 57 part-time faculty members. For the graduating class of 2024, 98 percent were employed. Contributing to the close-knit law-school community, law students have a choice of 9 student-edited journals and more than 70 student organizations in which to participate.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Law School is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accountant Intermediate to join its finance team. The finance team supports the Law School in budget planning, financial reporting and analysis, accounting and financial management, grants and other funding, financial operations, and internal controls and compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position will focus on accounting, financial reporting, and the financial administration of internal and external grants and other funding. The position will work closely with members of the finance team, faculty, staff, and program administrators across the Law School.

Responsibilities*

• Maintain the Law School's chartfield and related accounting structure.
• Review and process journal entries and other accounting transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations, review financial activity, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections as needed.
• Complete month-end and year-end accounting and financial close activities.
• Reconcile internal and external grants and other funding, including funding for Law School programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate pre-award activities, including budget development, application submission to ORSP, and application preparation across schools and units.
• Monitor post-award financial activity to ensure expenditures are consistent with approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Develop standard and ad hoc financial reports and analyses and provide financial information to faculty, staff, and program administrators as needed.
• Interpret and apply university accounting policies and procedures and assist colleagues with financial questions.
• Serve as a backup and cross-train in other areas of the finance team's work as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills, and comfort learning new systems and technologies.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential financial information.

Desired Qualifications*

• Background in higher education or nonprofit financial administration.
• Knowledge of pre-award and post-award activities for grants and other funding sources.
• Familiarity with MPathways, eResearch, and other university administrative systems.
• Proficiency with financial reporting tools such as BusinessObjects.
• Knowledge of university financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.