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Accounting Clerk Senior

Job Description

How to Apply

Candidates should submit the following as one document:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of interest
2. Resume
3. One page statement that discusses/shares a recent experience; what was learned from this experience, and what you did with what you learned.

In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter and one page statement, please include these as a page of your resume document.
 

Summary

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk Senior to be a member of our Business Operations team to perform a broad range of accounting and payroll functions. This includes general accounting, payroll, reviewing transactions, timesheet reviewing/corrections, and other responsibilities, along with ensuring processes are followed and procedures are kept up to date. You will report to the Assistant Director for Financial Operations as part of our Business Operations team.

Who We Are

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Be a part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of developing a more equitable, caring, and socially just society – that's the heart of what drives people to work at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. 
 

Responsibilities*

  • Maintain general accounting and payroll activity. 
  • Review transactions for correct classification and appropriateness of expenditures
  • Initiate and process journal entries
  • Help with the payroll, audit, and verification process
  • Help the team coordinate account activities
  • Answer questions and solve account problems dealing with account status.  
  • Control account balances and reconcile differences  
  • Review monthly account statements and reports to verify policy compliance.
  • Contact faculty, staff, students and others to resolve accounting and payroll issues.
  • Support the year-end closing of accounts and the preparation of financial and payroll reports.
  • Review and approve expenditures such as P-Card transactions, purchase and reimbursement requests, Purchase Order requests, etc., within prescribed limits according to Uniform Guidance and University policies
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
     

Required Qualifications*

  • High school education or equivalent and an understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
  • Ability to process financial transactions in an analytical and accurate manner
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, and in a team environment while providing excellent customer service
  • Proficient standard office computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google)
     

Desired Qualifications*

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and 1 or more years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience maintaining information in databases
  • Familiarity with administrative processes, procedures, and systems at the University of Michigan or in a higher education setting
     

Work Locations

This position has flexible scheduling options with work being done both in the office and remotely. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance from Ann Arbor. 

Additional Information

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
     

Application Deadline

In order to receive full consideration for your application, please submit your bid within the first seven calendar days of this posting.  UM job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days and the SSW may start the review/selection process as early as the eighth day after posting. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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