Financial Specialist Inter

How to Apply

Candidates should submit the following as one document:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of interest
2. Resume
3. One page statement that discusses/shares a recent experience; what was learned from this experience, and what you did with what you learned.

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Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States, as we are currently unable to sponsor visas for this job opening.

Job Summary

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Be a part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of developing a more equitable, caring, and socially just society - that's at the heart of what drives people to work at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

Purpose

We are looking for an energetic, positive, and forward-thinking individual with significant financial or accounting experience to join our financial operations team. Reporting to the Title IV-E Research Administrator, this position will provide financial support to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program. The Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship is an opportunity to provide additional resources and support to students committed to working in the Child Welfare System - Children's Protective Services, Foster Care, Licensing and Adoption. The aim of this program is to recruit, retain and educate students to be leaders in the field of child welfare. The School of Social Work is state lead on this collaborative project, and this position will work with various financial contacts at the State of Michigan and other Michigan public Universities. Additionally, this position will provide general administrative and financial responsibilities within the SSW-Research Office.

Responsibilities*

50% Title IV-E Program Financial Support

• Complete Monthly Invoicing for IV-E Project
• Work closely with project's subcontracting partners for both budgeting and invoicing needs under the supervision of the IV-E Administrator
• Prepare and draft budgets and financial amendment changes with guidance of IV-E Administrator
• Prepare and submit effort changes as needed
• Attend recurring monthly meetings (both with our state/subcontractors and our sponsor, MDHHS)
• Various other responsibilities and tasks supporting IV-E under direction of IV-E Administrator

50%  Research Administration Office Support

• HSIP (Human Subject Incentive Payment) Approvals
• Review monthly tracking systems (Proposals, Awards) and send reminders to the Research Office as necessary
• Review project budgets and work with various research administrators to approve temporary position requests based on approved project budgets and funding 
• Review and approve purchasing and reimbursement requests aligned with sponsored or non-sponsored guidelines
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of financial reporting tools and system used in the Research Office 
• Other various tasks assisting Research Administrators and Research Office as identified and assigned by the Director of Research and Financial Operations

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree with 2 to 3 years experience
• Demonstrated experience with invoicing, budgets and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience with creating and maintaining complex financial spreadsheets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
• Attention to detail and dependability

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with U-M financial practices and processes 
• Experience with reviewing staffing effort changes on sponsored projects
• Prior experience with eGrAMS and MDHHS 
• Previous experience with the U-M eResearch Proposal Management system
• Previous experience with MPathways, Business Objects, and other complimentary U-M financial systems is desired

Modes of Work

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.