Finance Assistant-School of Management (TEMP)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan‑Flint School of Management is seeking a Finance Assistant for a temporary, part-time position (approximately 10-15 hours per week) to support financial tracking, administration, and special initiatives. The role reports to the Business Administrator and offers hybrid work with on-site and remote elements.

Qualified candidates include current or former UM‑Flint finance/accounting students who are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and possess strong

Qualifications

• Current or former UM-Flint finance/accounting student required.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle expense support: prepare PCard and expense reports for travel and hosting reimbursements for SOM faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Track accounts payable: reconcile purchase orders and AP invoices.
• Provide accounting support: assist with financial reporting, journal entries, and fund transfer requests; review relocation expenses.
• Maintain data: manage SOM equipment inventory and track payment distributions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Professional representation

Independent work

Education

UM-Flint finance/accounting student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Finance Assistant-School of Management (TEMP)

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.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management (SOM) is seeking a Finance Assistant. This role supports financial tracking, administrative operations, and special initiatives contributing to the overall success of SOM. This role reports directly to the Business Administrator and is a temporary, part-time position for approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Expense Support

• Prepare PCard and expense reports for travel and hosting reimbursements for SOM faculty, staff, students, and guests.

Accounts Payable

• Track purchase orders and reconcile accounts payable invoices.

Accounting Support

• Assist with financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and fund transfer requests.
• Review faculty relocation expenses.

Data Tracking

• Maintain the SOM computer equipment inventory spreadsheet.
• Track financial payment distributions and send confirmations to recipients.

Office Operations

• Order supplies for the SOM office.
• Provide quality customer service for SOM and the Flint Campus.
• Assist with special projects, events, and other duties as assigned.

Professional Development

• Attend financial meetings and training sessions

Required Qualifications*

• A current or former finance/accounting UM-Flint student.
• Ability to work professionally and serve as a representative of the School of Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Abiltiy to work effectively as a team player and independently as required.
• Ability to multi-task, take direction, and demonstrate flexibility.

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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 .

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the fourth 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.

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