Grants & Financial Reporting Accountant

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

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