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Accountant Intermediate

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

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an Accountant Intermediate to join our Finance team. The Accountant Intermediate will serve as a key administrative partner delivering vital financial support to faculty, staff, and other team members. In this role, you will oversee a substantial portfolio of funds, actively contribute to the budgeting process, and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills. Success in this position requires the ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a unified team. In return, you'll enjoy a dynamic and fulfilling role with ongoing opportunities for growth and professional satisfaction.

Responsibilities*

+ Utilize Business Objects, M-Pathways, M-Reports, and Business Intelligence to create and/or assist with the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports

+ Manage, prepare forecasts, and analyze spending trends for a large portfolio of funds including start-up, discretionary, gifts, and other departmental accounts

+ Assist with providing necessary data forecasts for annual budget preparation

+ Assist with monthly financial and budget variance reporting

+ Facilitate the processing of annual payments to faculty members who have met departmental targets through a batch upload process

+ Assist in the preparation of annual faculty profiles for performance valuations

+ Review transactions for correct classification, chartfield information, and appropriateness; initiate corrective action with journal entries as necessary

+ Perform other financial duties as necessary

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or another business-related field

+ Two or more years of related professional experience.

+ Demonstrated ability and experience in reconciling financial accounting data, as evidenced by two or more years of work experience

+ Demonstrated awareness and ability to understand accounting fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures

+ Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially advanced functions in Excel

+ Demonstrated customer service competencies as evidenced by the ability to focus on the needs of other resulting in being recognized as providing superior customer service

+ Demonstrated ability to be a positive influence on the work team as evidenced by an approachable, positive attitude resulting in increased collaboration and support of group initiatives

+ Demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills as evidenced by messages being understood by constituents

+ Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail

+ A self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands

+ Ability to work independently with accuracy and accountability

+ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Desired Qualifications*

+ Knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures

+ Knowlege of University policies and procedures

+ Experience working in a non-profit organization

+ Experience with M-Pathways (Peoplesoft), Emburse, Business Objects Querying/Reporting Tool

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position, with a Monday-Friday work week. Schedules are flexible within the core set of work hours.

Work Locations

This full-time hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI. UMMS Hybrid work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending on business needs. Currently, the majority of the work is done remotely with an in-person expectation once or twice per month.

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

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment 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 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

269633

Working Title

Accountant Intermediate

Job Title

Accountant Intermediate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Psychiatry Admin-Central

Posting Begin/End Date

10/10/2025 - 10/24/2025

Career Interest

Finance