Reporting Accountant

Sponsored Programs wants to employ 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.

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of $9 billion, is a leader in higher education. The Finance Division reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and partners with the University community to provide the financial infrastructure essential to being one of the world’s greatest public universities. We are comprised of several units including Financial Analysis, Accounting Operations, Procurement Services, Sponsored Programs, and Treasury. Though we are made up of several distinct divisions, we share a common set of values and goals. For more information about the Finance division, please go to www.finance.umich.edu.

We are in search of Reporting Accountants to join our team in the Finance-Sponsored Programs office. This is an exciting opportunity for business majors interested in not-for-profit and governmental accounting. The Reporting Area of Sponsored Programs prepares approximately 9,000 reports annually while ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines. Employees in this role will gain experience preparing income statements, training in fund accounting, and understanding of the University financial systems.

Starting Salary: $58,000

You should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 8 accounting courses.  You should enjoy working in an organization that is transactional in nature and has many opportunities for growth.  You have the experience providing customer service while managing a high workload. You can understand the details of income statement reporting, are organized, and can use spreadsheet software to analyze data.