Job Summary
The Office of Budget and Planning is looking for a collaborative financial professional to support a variety of financial operations, commitment tracking, reporting, and administrative activities. You will process financial transactions, coordinate with the Shared Services Center, assist with reconciliations and year-end activities, and help maintain accurate financial records following university procedures. You will also support commitment database management, financial reporting, annual budget processes, and communication of financial procedures across teams. You will report to the Assistant Director of University Budget, Office of Budget and Planning.
Responsibilities*
Financial Processing, Monitoring and Operations: Support financial operations for the Office of Budget and Planning (OBP) and the Office of the Provost by processing invoices, journal entries, and other financial transactions. Coordinate financial transactions with the Shared Services Center (SSC), including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, supplier maintenance, statement reconciliations, and related financial activities.
Commitments: Provide support for commitment tracking and database management. Maintain commitment records, process journal entries and related approvals, update commitment information, file commitment related documentation, and assist with commitment reporting to ensure accurate financial information.
Financial Liaison: Provide financial and administrative support to the Office of Budget and Planning and the Office of the Provost. Help prepare financial information, support established budget processes, answering routine financial inquiries, and communicate university policy and process updates to staff.
Reporting and Annual Budget Process: Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports to support budget monitoring and financial operations. Help with annual budget activities, including budget uploads, preparation and review of budget materials, and preparation of budget assumptions (e.g., other revenue and facilities).
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Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and working with financial systems, databases, or reporting tools
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and follow established processes
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
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 your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Modes of Work
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.
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 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.