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

The Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and accounting tasks, including data entry, processing payments, customer phone calls, maintaining files, and assisting with inventory management. The role also involves maintenance of departmental software, conducting audits of various billing and procurement processes, and providing administrative support for assigned projects. This position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with various internal business systems.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• In accordance with internal controls and procedures, accurately enter financial transactions and other data into various departmental and university business systems.  Resolve issues in a timely manner as needed.
• Communicate with vendors, UM procurement team, and unit orders customers in a professional manner, ensuring timely processing of payment and resolution of outstanding balances or issues.
• Modify/maintain the CBORD Food Service Management System including - purchasing, issuing, and unit orders.
• Conduct audits of various departmental billing and procurement processes.  
• Maintain current lists of products and contract pricing as directed for strategic vendors.  
• Prepare monthly and quarterly purchasing reports as scheduled and additional reports as needed to support departmental operations and initiatives.  
• Complete departmental tracking and reporting duties as assigned.
• Organize and maintain files ensuring that documents are easily accessible hard copy and/or electronically.
• Participate in various departmental meetings.
• Continuous updating of job specific training materials.
• Participate in ongoing departmental initiatives in quality improvement and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of procurement operations.
  

  Required Qualifications*

  • High school diploma or equivalent, associate's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent in experience.
  • 3-4 years of experience in an accounting or clerical role with progressively more experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), including use of Formula functionality. 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent customer service and service recovery skills. 
  • Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
  • Must have an understanding of bookkeeping accounting principles

    Desired Qualifications*

    • Knowledge of MiChart and CBORD Food Service Management System
    • Familiarity with UM financial systems, policies, and internal controls.
    • Associate's degree in accounting or similar field

      Work Schedule

      Work Schedule:
      Monday - Friday
      7:00 am - 3:30 pm
      40 hours

      Work Locations

      This position is Hybrid.

      On-site work Location:
      300 North Ingalls Building
      Ann Arbor MI 48109

      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.

      Background Screening

      Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

      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.

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