AR Sponsored AccountantApply NowSummaryThe University of Michigan Shared Services Center (U-M SSC) is a customer service organization that provides user-friendly and cost-effective administrative services to the university community. The SSC offers financial and human resource transactional support.A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your education, (BBA in Accounting), your interest in this position, and the abilities that make you a good fit for this position. The cover letter should be attached to the first page of your resume.The AR Sponsored Accountant reports to the Accounts Receivable Sponsored Supervisor. You will prepare billing schedules for research projects on behalf of the university. You will work independently and collaboratively with other Accountants and billing team members. Additionally, you will assist collections by answering questions and providing information to meet sponsor requirements. This is a one-year term-limited position.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:
Seven paid holidays and four paid season days.
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities
Use Business Objects (reports database) and PeopleSoft query in daily work
Use Microsoft Suite with heavy use of Excel
Maintain complex spreadsheets
Perform complex functions
Deliver exceptional customer service to the university's schools, colleges, and units
Via TeamDynamix (TDx) ticketing system, Telephone, and email
Provide billing guidance to the university partners and mentor colleagues by answering questions and helping resolve issues
Embrace Lean in Daily work principles to support a continuous improvement culture
Recommend and implement process improvements
Run data queries to extract billing records for university billings
Compile expense activity with supporting schedules
Inform company partners and supervisor of billing discrepancies
Record expense data into sponsored portals
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting
1+ years of experience providing customer service
1+ years of experience with business software solutions
Work LocationsWork is 95% remote. Occasional on-site presence may be required. You are required to have a high-speed internet connection and a designated working space in your home. Equipment, including a laptop and monitors, will be provided for your use.Please Note:
This position is 1 year term-limited
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Additional InformationThe University of Michigan, with an operating budget of more than $10 billion, is a leader in higher education. U-M SSC provides administrative support related to financial and human resources in the following areas: Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Benefits, HR Data Management, Time and Leave, and Employment Process. To learn more about U-M SSC, please visit our website: www.ssc.umich.edu .The Shared Services Center seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.Application DeadlineJob 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.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID249745Working TitleAR Sponsored AccountantJob TitleAccountant IntermediateWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupShared Services CtrDepartmentShared Services Center - FINPosting Begin/End Date5/29/2024 - 6/05/2024Salary$57,900.00 - $69,490.00Career InterestFinanceApply Now