Job Description

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 80 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.

Flexible Work Arrangements

As part of the University of Michigan's Future Work Initiative and LSA Finance's Flexible Work Arrangements, this position may work on campus or remotely but will require individuals to come to campus as needed to foster intentional collaboration, team building, and connection.


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.

Accounting Services (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 to prepare paperwork or process on-line submissions, ensure compliance with LSA and UM policies, track transactions within system to ensure proper payment, and complete 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. Manage recharge accounts, including the billing.

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.