What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant Intermediate position at University of Michigan?
How to Apply
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.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an Accountant Intermediate to join its Finance Team. The Accountant Intermediate is a key member of the Finance Team and provides financial support to faculty, staff, and other team members. This is a position that demands excellent customer service skills and the need to work independently but also as part of the cohesive team. In return, you will enjoy a position that is ever-changing and rewarding!
Responsibilities*
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
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 position, with workdays being Monday-Friday, and work times flexible within a core set of work hours.
Work Locations
This position is a hybrid work situation. Most of the work is done remotely but with an in-person expectation once per month at one of Michigan Medicine's Ann Arbor campus locations.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening 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 employment opportunity employer.
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.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an Accountant Intermediate to join its Finance Team. The Accountant Intermediate is a key member of the Finance Team and provides financial support to faculty, staff, and other team members. This is a position that demands excellent customer service skills and the need to work independently but also as part of the cohesive team. In return, you will enjoy a position that is ever-changing and rewarding!
Responsibilities*
- Utilize Business Objects, M-Pathways, M-Reports, and Business Intelligence to create and/or assist with the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports
- Assist with providing necessary data forecasts for yearly budget preparation
- Reconcile, prepare forecasts, and analyze spending trends for various start-ups, SOAR, discretionary and other departmental accounts
- Review transactions for correct classification and appropriateness and initiate corrective action with journal entries if necessary
- Prepare annual PDF allocations, ensuring carry-over balances and accurate information
- Assist with monthly and annual internal controls report
- Prepare quarterly space effort report
- Assist with faculty effort changes
- Assist with productivity reports-target changes, benchmark tracking and other reporting
- Prepare annual CME report
- Bank deposit preparation
- Other duties as assigned
- A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or other business-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-5 years' experience of financial background.
- Strong attention to detail is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills are a must.
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Proficiency with MS Excel is required.
- Creative problem-solving and the ability to be innovative, flexible and curious.
- Familiarity with U-M financial systems (MPathways, FINPROD, Business Objects, MReports, Business Intelligence, etc.)
- Knowledge of U-M and Michigan Medicine policies and procedures.
- Tableau experience.
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
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 position, with workdays being Monday-Friday, and work times flexible within a core set of work hours.
Work Locations
This position is a hybrid work situation. Most of the work is done remotely but with an in-person expectation once per month at one of Michigan Medicine's Ann Arbor campus locations.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening 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 employment opportunity employer.