How to Apply

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 

A cover letter, attached as the first page of your resume, describing how your experience meets the job requirements of this posting, is required for consideration of this position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Office of Financial Transactions and Procurement is seeking a Financial Specialist Intermediate with at least two (2) to three (3) years post award research administration experience and/or related accounting experience, preferably with a working knowledge of the pre-award process. This position will support overall accounting and financial transactions activity within the School of Nursing, including research and non-research activities.

Responsibilities*

• Monitor and reconcile a portfolio of research, non-research and operational projects, including gifts, auxiliary, designated, and general funds.
• Track and prepare UMSN effort changes for faculty and research funded staff. Track and prepare NIH cap adjustment sheets.
• Prepare and process administrative tasks, such as no-cost extensions, establishment of subproject grants, budget reallocations, and journal entries.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to faculty, aiding in the review and planning of expenditures and identifying budget variances.
• Collaborate with UMSN departments to process and approve transactions, including procurement and student aid.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, while understanding and applying School of Nursing guidelines, University policies, and sponsor regulations.
• Assist in the annual fiscal year-end accounting process for non-sponsored accounts.
• Work with the UMSN Post-Award staff to review and process financial status reports (close outs) and UG (uniformed guidance) reports.
• Collaborate with your supervisor and the school's budget director to facilitate reporting and monitoring needs.
• Prepare and submit the monthly sales tax reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and financial analysis as requested.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant accounting and budget experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to work within the University reporting and processing systems. 
• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely for various mediums, a high attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Advanced Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Attributes:

• Proven analytical skills and follow-through; a high degree of creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively in teams; must have the ability to work comfortably with individuals at all levels. 
• Ability to manage responsibilities and time effectively, providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment where there are often multiple, conflicting, and competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of research or grant funded projects accounting.
• Experience with budget monitoring and projections.
• Experience with financial reporting. 
• Knowledge of University policies, processes and requirements related to financial reporting.

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.

Additional Information

Shift/Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; some occasional weekend, early morning and/or evening hours may be required. This position allows a hybrid work arrangement option. The candidate will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days/week and maintain flexibility for possible additional days onsite.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $62,000-$67,000 per year. The actual salary determined will be based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We encourage all interested parties to apply.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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