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RPM Financial Specialist Associate

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

CoE RPM Finance is seeking a finance professional to provide financial and administrative support to the RPM Finance team and Engineering Administrative Units. The Financial Specialist is a key member of the business office, serving multiple units. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills to partner with colleagues at all levels and within multiple University offices.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Responsibilities*

Account Management: 60%

+ Conduct detailed reconciliation of unit expenses to maintain consistent and accurate financial records.

+ Regularly establish and update financial records to ensure data integrity.

+ Consolidate and review account data, preparing precise journal entries to accurately document financial transactions.

+ Assist in monitoring fund levels by following established guidelines to ensure they meet organizational objectives and comply with funding requirements, reporting discrepancies to senior staff.

Compliance: 10%

+ Assist with the preparation and execution of the annual GAP analysis to identify discrepancies and highlight areas requiring improvement within financial processes.

+ Assist in improvement efforts based on the analysis outcomes to support compliance and operational efficiency, keeping the organization aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.

+ Gain an understanding of procurement policies to process travel and expense requests accurately.

+ Review expense reports critically to verify compliance with policy and provide financial approval where appropriate.

Scholarships/Fellowships: 15%

+ Assist in the scholarship and fellowship award processes by participating in developing and implementing selection criteria and procedures.

+ Reconcile scholarship and fellowship allocations to ensure accurate distribution of funds in accordance with established guidelines.

+ Support the establishment and maintenance of Financial Aid Information Technology Systems (FAITs) to ensure accurate and efficient processing of financial aid information.

Unit Support: 15%

+ Learn and understand the organizational structure and functions of different units to facilitate more effective collaboration.

+ Financial analysis of unit accounts.

+ Assist in developing and preparing meeting agendas to ensure the inclusion of all relevant topics.

+ Follow up on action items from meetings to ensure accountability and progress on assigned tasks.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a financially related field.

+ Excellent, demonstrated customer service skills are essential as customer service is core to the mission of CoE Finance.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite tools, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and software tools.

+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

+ Skilled in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

+ Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, persistence in seeing tasks through to completion, and a commitment to high standards of work quality.

+ Enthusiastic energy for working in a team environment, with a strong desire to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Proven ability to develop and implement procedures, prepare reports, and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of clients.

+ Experience with University systems such as MPathways, MReports, Tableau, and Business Objects.

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

264043

Working Title

RPM Financial Specialist Associate

Job Title

Financial Specialist Associate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

CoE Resource Planning & Mgmt

Posting Begin/End Date

5/23/2025 - 6/06/2025

Salary

$52,000.00 - $56,000.00

Career Interest

Finance