ACCOUNTANT (TEMP)

Financial Services & Contracts Accountant Associate (Temporary)

The Financial Services & Contracts Accountant Associate (Temporary) would be responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting; accounting reconciliation; submission of budgets, accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions; journal entries; assist in yearend closure and prepare reports for yearend analysis for the Flint Department of Public Safety and Parking & Transportation. In addition, this position would contribute to any special projects assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Business & Finance, Controller, Flint Chief of Police, Flint Captain, and/or any assigned UMF departmental executive officers, as well as participate in the Financial Community of Practice career path within FSC.

Responsibilities*

• Manage monthly financial operations for the Department of Public Safety and Parking & Transportation.
• Reconcile Statements of Activity, Gross Pay Registers, Emburse Expense Reports, and P-Card/Travel & Hosting Card transactions.
• Process journal entries, fund transfers, and other financial transactions in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and distribute monthly financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation across all departmental chartfields and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and update budget projections and financial forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis to support monthly reporting, strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational decision-making.
• Monitor and track discretionary and base funding commitments made to other university units.
• Participate in regular financial meetings with department leadership to review financial performance, support planning, and promote fiscal accountability.
• Provide financial support, training, and guidance to department staff regarding university financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• Support staff travel, hosting, and event-related financial activity, including use and reconciliation of university P-Cards as needed.
• Assist with large, detailed, or planned hosting events in compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Lead and support annual institutional reporting requirements for DPS and Parking & Transportation, including the GAP Survey, Space Survey, and Capital Equipment Inventory.
• Represent Financial Services & Contracts in division meetings, committees, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support special projects and process improvement efforts related to financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities identified by Financial Services & Contracts, DPS leadership, or through self-directed learning to enhance financial expertise and service delivery.

Required Qualifications*

• UM-Flint Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 School of Management Accounting or Finance Students in their Senior year ONLY!
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Chat, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms).
• Experience with data warehouse querying tools, such as Business Objects.
• Working knowledge of fund accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Experience using databases or data warehouse querying tools (e.g., Business Objects or similar reporting software).

Modes of Work

Hybrid The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.