Financial Specialist Inter 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** The University of Michigan Law School is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and customer-focused individual to join our finance team. Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, this position supports financial operations through transactional processing, reporting, internal controls, and engagement with the Law School community. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and university partners to ensure accurate financial tracking and efficient business practices. **Who We Are** Michigan Law, one of the oldest law schools in the nation, was founded in 1859 and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its academic rigor, stunning physical surroundings, the faculty's preeminent scholarship, and an academic community noted for collegiality and warmth. Supported by remarkable facilities, preeminent faculty-scholars, and unparalleled architecture and physical environment, Michigan Law has a total of 21,800 alumni, 1,001 J.D. candidates, and 82 full-time faculty members, including 55 tenured and tenure-track, 27 clinical and legal practice, and 57 part-time faculty members. In March, 2015 Michigan Law had a 97.4 percent employment rate for the class of 2014. Contributing to the close-knit law-school community, law students have a choice of 6 student-edited journals and more than 50 student organizations in which to participate. **Responsibilities*** + Assist in developing budget projections and managing re-budgets and various post-award requests and reporting.(10%) + Conduct financial analysis and prepare standard and ad hoc reports to facilitate financial decision-making (35%) + Monitors expenditures for faculty and staff.Provides necessary data when required (15%) + Manages journal entries, request fund transfers, initiate budget changes, and seeks new chartfield or shortcodes when appropriate (10%) + Collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve purchasing issues, ensuring that requests are followed through to completion (10%) + Manages the creation of contracts by gathering the required information and working with the university's procurement team to generate requisitions and purchase orders for invoice payments (10%) + Recommends and advises process improvements to enhance the daily business operations (5%) + Develops, updates, and implements finance team procedures (5%) **Required Qualifications*** + Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience + Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant financial experience, including budgeting, reporting, and expense monitoring + Demonstrated success in a team-based work environment and in building effective relationships across diverse partnerships. + Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel skills, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies + Proven ability to manage time, assignments, and projects effectively, including consistent follow-up and communication with Law School and central offices. + Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a low rate of errors + Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment + Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills + Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with utmost confidentiality + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and take initiative + Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, university policies related to financial reporting, procurement, and research administration **Desired Qualifications*** + Prior experience in higher education or non-profit financial administration + Experience with MPathways/PeopleSoft or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems + Experience of using financial reporting tools such as Business Objects for data analysis and decision support + Familiarity with UM administrative processes, procedures, and systems + Experience developing and implementing internal control practices and financial procedures + Demonstrated competence in writing and editing documentation for diverse audiences + Skilled in developing and delivering multi-mode communications tailored to the needs of faculty, staff, and students. + Ability to adapt successfully as priorities shift and maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure **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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **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 Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 269247 **Working Title** Financial Specialist Inter **Job Title** Financial Specialist Inter **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Law School **Department** Law School **Posting Begin/End Date** 10/01/2025 - 10/08/2025 **Career Interest** Finance Apply Now