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.  The target salary range for this position is $66,000 - $72,000 based on experience.

Mission Statement

MDentistry: Advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.

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.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:  Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.  Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Other benefits include:

- Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.

- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions.

- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

- Life insurance

- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

- Work-Life Programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is the dental school of the University of Michigan, a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established in 1875, the School of Dentistry engages in oral and craniofacial health care education, research, patient care and community service. It is currently the number one ranked dental school in the U.S. and fifth in the world according to two independent rankings. The school provides cutting-edge care by the top professionals in their field with costs at or below a private practice.

The School has:

• The undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dental Hygiene program, which has 101 students;
• The Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) program, which has 441 students; and
• 110 Master of Science (M.S.) students and 20 Ph.D students.
• There are 125 full-time faculty and 300 part-time faculty. The average class size is 109 for the D.D.S. program and 30 for the B.S. dental hygiene program.

Fields of study at the School of Dentistry include dental hygiene, oral health, biomaterials, endodontics, computerized dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry.

Responsibilities*

Analyze and interpret various moderate to complex financial data for reporting purpose and create variance analysis. Extract accounting data from M-Pathways and electronic health record system and use data to produce meaningful reports for distribution to departments admins, department Chairs, and leadership. Write and utilize Business Objects and EHR queries to obtain and organize data using pivot tables, criteria, etc to compile meaningful monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for distribution. Prepare budget templates and assist with annual budgets. Ensure data quality and identify trends.

Reconcile accounts receivable deposits and balance sheet accruals. Prepare monthly reconciliation and resolve identified items. Reconcile daily and monthly activity within EHR, Mpathways, and bank data. Contact and work collaboratively with others to resolve discrepancies.

Prepare and upload journal entries from Excel to Mpathways, monthly for clinic revenue, collections and receivables with complex data, for budgets, and as needed and requested.

Special projects and departmental support. Prepare reports or responses as needed using Mpathways, EHR, Business objects, and Excel. Assist with annual visual financial presentation. Identify areas for improvement or efficiency in reporting processes.

Required Qualifications*

-Bachelor's degree in business administration/accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

-Minimum 2 years experience with financial database systems.  

-Minimum 2 years experience in design of financial reports. 

-Advanced Excel skills including creating pivot tables, criteria and moderately complex formulas. 

-Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with staff and faculty at various levels.

-Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently with changing priorities.

-Ability to formulate projects independently, meet deadlines , and work without a high degree of supervision.

-Ability to maintain regular attendance in order to complete the responsibilities of the position.

Desired Qualifications*

-Considerable knowledge of PeopleSoft and Business Objects. 

-Progressive experience in fund accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial analysis. 

-Experience in completing complex reconciliations. 

-Knowledge of the MiDent Patient Management System.  

-Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Work Locations

This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department.  Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. 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.