Financial Analyst Intermediate

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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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Financial Analyst Intermediate to join our team in the Accounting Operations area of Financial Operations. You will serve an important role assisting departments throughout the university with daily accounting and reporting responsibilities and preparing financial reports, analyses and reconciliations.

This is a remote role, but you may need to travel to the office for work activities occasionally.

Responsibilities*

• Review transactions to ensure compliance with contracts, gift agreements, governmental regulations, accounting standards and university policies, including capitalization of capital assets and establishment of endowments
• Reconcile accounts and follow-up to resolve any specific accounting or supporting documentation issues
• Prepare and present a variety of financial reports and analyses, including those related to fund, department or project grant activity
• Analyze variances for management financial reports
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules to support external audit, donor and regulatory needs
• Prepare journal entries and appropriate supporting documentation
• Answer phone calls and emails from schools, colleges and units about accounting policies and procedures, including proper use of accounts and processing of transactions
• Special projects, including ad-hoc reports and analysis

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in business administration with a major specialization in accounting (or similar education and experience); a minimum grade point average of 3.0 is necessary
• Experience working with spreadsheets, query tools and software to model and analyze data
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals of varying backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment
• Experience working with complex financial and administrative information systems (Oracle PeopleSoft helpful)
• Analyze large amounts of complex information to present simple and concise material to the appropriate audience

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 after one year 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.

Underfill Statement

Please note: We have posted this position as a Financial Analyst Intermediate but could opt to underfill at an Accountant Intermediate level. We will offer you the position at the analyst or accountant level based on their overall qualifications and experience in areas directly relevant to the responsibilities of the position. We will base salary on overall qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available 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 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.