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Financial Specialist Associate
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Position Number: 1784512
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Specialist Associate

Job Opening ID: 183401
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: College Of Lsa
Department: LSA Dean: Finance
Posting Begin/End Date: 1/21/2020 2/04/2020
Salary:
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Finance

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
Since 1841, the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has been the heart of The Michigan Difference, educating young leaders through a rich liberal arts curriculum and creating new knowledge through world-class research and scholarship.

We offer more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Every LSA program is among the best in the U.S. with more than 40 programs in the top 10 and 5 programs are the best in their fields. Our alumni network is over 200,000 living LSA graduates and 90% of our seniors go on to enter the workforce or attend graduate school. Learn more about LSA at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/.

As part of the largest college at the University of Michigan, LSA Finance employs more than 70 employees who provide financial and research administration support to over 100 units. LSA Finance is seeking a finance professional to provide financial and research administration support services to LSA business offices. The Financial Specialist Associate 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.

Responsibilities*
This position is responsible for:

Acting as the LSA business office liaison to assigned LSA units, working closely with LSA chief administrators and faculty. Work directly with assigned faculty to prepare eGIF requests including budgeting, interpret and communicate faculty balance reporting, and answer all faculty related questions.

Process transactions (Payment Request Forms, PeoplePay requests and purchase orders), utilizing M-Pathways and interfacing with the SSC as needed. Receive information from department faculty, staff, and administrators, prepare paperwork or on-line submission, ensure compliance with LSA and UM policies, track transactions within system to ensure proper payment, and timely processing. Ensure that statement entries are accurate, correctly coded and in compliance with regulations and requirements. Assist with preparation of financial reports, assist with review of business office Financial Management & Oversight Reports, and some financial analysis

Assist other members of the LSA Finance team as needed. Participate in continuous process improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a financially related field, required. Excellent, demonstrated customer service skills are essential as customer service is core to the mission of LSA Finance. In addition, candidates must have the ability to develop and implement procedures, prepare reports, and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Some financial analysis will be required. Well-developed interpersonal skills, the ability to work with diverse group of customers, and demonstrated competence in verbal and written communication are all required. Mastery of Excel and comfort with changing technology essential. Must have the ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with co-workers. Candidates will need to attend to detail, exhibit sound judgment, follow work through to completion, and meet high work standards.

Desired Qualifications*
Knowledge of UM financial practices and processes strongly preferred. Familiarity and experience with University administrative and business tools such as Business Objects, MReports and other MPathways systems, and Concur.

Additional Information
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College's Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/about/diversity--equity-and-inclusion.html

To learn more about LSA's Guiding Principles visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/human-resources/lsa-staff-guiding-principles.html

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

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

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/183401/financial_specialist_associate