Associate Accountant: SAP & GAAP Specialist

AgUpdate; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking an Associate Accountant/Accountant in Mount Pleasant, MI. The role supports GAAP and GASB compliance, SAP-based accounting, and fund reporting across multiple university funds.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed statements, schedules, and coordinating with auditors. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), strong Excel skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• In-depth experience using Excel and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review, and analyze financial data for all transactions flowing through assigned funds.
• Reconcile university bank accounts monthly.
• Develop SAP reports and provide SAP training to staff.
• Prepare financial statements and variance analyses for assigned funds.
• Assist auditors and departments with accounting and reporting requirements.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Central Michigan University is seeking an Associate Accountant/Accountant in Mount Pleasant, MI. The role supports GAAP and GASB compliance, SAP-based accounting, and fund reporting across multiple university funds.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed statements, schedules, and coordinating with auditors. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), strong Excel skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines within a team environment.