University of Michigan · 5 days ago
Financial Specialist Senior/Intermediate
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Michigan is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their finance team as a Financial Specialist Intermediate/Senior. This role involves performing various financial functions for academic and hospital departmental operations, including reviewing expense reports, tracking educational expenses, and providing training on financial processes.
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Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and pre-approve all departmental expense reports, including student & non-UM employee travel expense reports, for accuracy and compliance
Track all faculty and fellow educational expenses and maintain databases for individual educational allowance balances. Prepare a summary of CME expenses annually for submission to the Medical School
Serve as the subject matter expert on University financial systems, including expense reports, Procurement, reconciliation processes, and other finance items to all members of the department
Assist supervisors and their staff by providing training in routine financial processes, such as preparing requisitions, P-card reconciliation, and expense report preparation. Update or develop finance training materials for staff who have finance-related functions as part of their job descriptions
Communicate updates to staff members across the department on policies and procedures pertaining to various financial procedures and protocols. Keep division managers updated/trained on new processes for Shared Services, expense reporting, and Medical School/departmental policies and procedures
Procure goods and services required for Anesthesiology operations from various sources. Obtain and/or renew purchase contracts. Interact and work closely with the University's Procurement group
Process invoices, journal entries, PeoplePay payments, and other transactions as needed
Serve as the main contact for Shared Services case management for the department
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to respond effectively to different types of questions and situations
Aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and managing time effectively
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and with varying levels of financial knowledge
Extensive knowledge and experience with Excel to perform financial reporting and management
Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience with an emphasis in either accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience with an emphasis in either accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
Preferred
Experience in healthcare, higher education and/or academic medical center setting
Demonstrated knowledge of University policies and procedures, as well as the M-Pathways Financials Systems
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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