SP Reporting Accountant

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement plan with matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Reporting Accountant in the Sponsored Programs Finance office. This full-time remote role focuses on post-award accounting for grants and contracts, providing timely, accurate financial reports and compliance with sponsor guidelines.

You will collaborate with university departments to interpret procedures, gather data, and ensure reports meet deadlines, gaining experience in fund accounting and financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 8 accounting courses.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Google suites, and communication applications such as Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial financial reports for post-award accounting of grants and contracts.
• Partner with university departments to interpret procedures, gather and validate financial information, and prepare and submit accurate reports to federal and other sponsoring agencies by required deadlines.
• Inactivate sponsored projects to maintain a positive cash position and prevent any additional transactions from posting.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Zoom communication tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

A cover letter and copy of your transcript are required for consideration for this position. The cover letter and transcript should be included before the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills describing how your experience fits the responsibilities associated with this position.

Mission Statement

Sponsored Programs seeks to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Job Summary

We are in search of Reporting Accountants to join our team in the Finance-Sponsored Programs office. This is an exciting opportunity for business majors interested in not-for-profit and governmental accounting. The Reporting Area of Sponsored Programs prepares approximately 9,000 reports annually while ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines. Employees in this role will gain experience preparing income statements, training in fund accounting, and understanding of the University financial systems.

You will prepare initial financial reports for post-award accounting of grants and contracts. You will partner closely with university departments to interpret procedures, gather and validate financial information, and prepare and submit accurate reports to federal and other sponsoring agencies by required deadlines. You will inactivate sponsored projects to maintain a positive cash position and prevent any additional transactions from posting.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 8 accounting courses.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Google suites, and communication applications such as Zoom.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

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 .

Work Schedule

This is a full-time (40-hours per week, Monday-Friday) remote position.

Additional Information

Sponsored Programs wants to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of $9 billion, is a leader in higher education. The Finance Division reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and partners with the University community to provide the financial infrastructure essential to being one of the world's greatest public universities. We are comprised of several units including Financial Analysis, Accounting Operations, Procurement Services, Sponsored Programs, and Treasury. Though we are made up of several distinct divisions, we share a common set of values and goals. For more information about the Finance division, please go to www.finance.umich.edu.

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.