Accountant Associate

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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

This position manages the Accounting duties for the department area mainly, using the MPathways system. The Accountant Associate provides timely and accurate information to upper management to facilitate decision making in order to achieve the missions of the Golf Courses and Special Events. This position works closely with Athletics Business Office to ensure consistency with U-M and Athletics standard practices.

Responsibilities*

• Accounting /General Duties U of M Golf Courses, Special Events

  • Prepare, post and verify journal entries.
  • Verify and process invoices by creating requisitions through M-Pathways.

Apply Now

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

This position manages the Accounting duties for the department area mainly, using the MPathways system. The Accountant Associate provides timely and accurate information to upper management to facilitate decision making in order to achieve the missions of the Golf Courses and Special Events. This position works closely with Athletics Business Office to ensure consistency with U-M and Athletics standard practices.

Responsibilities*

• Accounting /General Duties U of M Golf Courses, Special Events

  • Prepare, post and verify journal entries.
  • Verify and process invoices by creating requisitions through M-Pathways.
  • Maintain Vendor contact for up-to-date billing
  • Update Expense Coding sheet for expenses
  • Make cash/check deposits. RFGC only
  • Monthly Deposit Reconciliation
  • Reconcile monthly PCard/Travel and Expense Reports in Chrome River as an expense delegate.
  • Prepare Gift Processing Reports for the Matthaei & True Blood Donations for the 30000 Gift fund.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of monthly Statement of Activity (SOA) reports through eReconciliation.
  • Generate monthly budget and actual reports for internal reporting, Fiscal year and Calendar year tracker reports.
  • Create monthly or quarterly reports (as applicable) for journal entry verification, Concur, credit card refunds, monthly deposits, and fund balances.
  • Prepare the internal proposed budget reports.
  • Perform Internal Control Reports. Perform yearly Gap Analysis for Cash, check and credit card handling, Concur and gift processing for the golf courses and Special Events.
  • Submit yearly Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) information and work with the Business Office to answer any questions.
  • Annual deferred revenue calculation and football and Weisfeld labor allocation and JE
  • Review and analyze all transactions for accuracy and appropriateness of expenditure.
  • Collaborate with Golf Courses management for Season Pass process and tracking
  • Caretaker resident processing. Involved in job posting, communications, interview process, hiring, payroll for the Caretaker's Position.
  • Assist with program evaluation by providing financial analysis and reporting as determined by Director, U-M Golf Courses
  • Temporary Payroll and Overtime
  • Spend Analysis
  • Caretaker Program
  • Grounds expenses
  • Monthly Income statement
  • OT Analysis and Controls
  • Policies and Procedures documentation
  • Internal Policies
  • External Policies (Season Pass etc)
  • Knowledge Management Capture (Written down processes)
  • Combined Reports for the Golf courses:
  • Budget to Actuals reports
  • Cap Ex
  • Deferred Maintenance
  • M Dining
  • Football
  • Detailed revenue analysis reports for special events to include:
  • Internal and External rental analysis
  • Pricing and programming rental analysis
  • Budget and tracking reports
  • Athletics Facility Tours breakdown and pricing analysis
  • Expense breakdown and appropriate transfer to facility/special event shortcodes
    

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• 3-5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate accounting matters with other departments.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize own workload and work independently in routine situations.
• Display ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Display ability to stay flexible, pursue the resolution of problems, work with complex and confidential information.
• Ability to take independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of the responsibilities.
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Working knowledge of business and computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, and Google Workspace
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with MPathways system, UM Financial Data warehouse and Financial Operations.
• Knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures for financial transactions.
• Master's degree in related field.
• Working Knowledge of MS Project
  

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.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan Athletic Department is dedicated to building a department culture which demonstrates respect for all, shows compassion for others, and celebrates the differences among our staff, student-athletes, and supporters. We are committed to the hiring and development of diverse staff who contribute to an inclusive environment.

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:

• Generous time off
• 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

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.