Accounting Clerk Intermediate

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs clerical accounting procedures requiring familiarity with, and experience in, accounting office practices as well as knowledge of a variety of accounting classifications. Performs all cash reconciliation and accounting. Process daily proceeds from Gift Shop operations. Assigns codes, identifies accounts, and prepares data transaction sheets. Analyzes and audits various accounts. Posts, checks, and proofs entries to general ledger and accounts. Verifies and processes accounts payable. Typically requires a high school education or equivalent and knowledge of accounting procedures. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.

Work is normally performed in a typical small-scale retail setting.

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*

• Assigns codes, identifies accounts, and prepares data transaction sheets.
• Analyzes and audits various accounts and enters all inventory transactions.
• Posts, checks, and proofs entries to various accounts timely.
• In the absence of ASM Finance, verifies and processes accounts payable.
• Fully fluent with credit card acceptance and cash management protocols to include utilization of various commercial software applications.
• Performs various retail back office functions, including using retail POS and inventory software.
• Serve as a liaison between temporary staff members, volunteers, and senior shop management.

Skills You Have

• Able to identify opportunities to drive efficiencies in cash handling, office workflow, and vendor management.
• Shows attention to detail.
• Relate easily to others, building rapport and collaborative relationships.
• Remain calm under pressure and act as a settling influence when interacting with customers, volunteers, and the staff.
• Able to learn under and cope with changing conditions, demonstrate critical thinking, and find solutions to issues in any situation.
• Able to multi-task, and organize and manage your time efficiently, resulting in consistent productivity.
• Compliance at all times with the requirements of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Health System.
• You are expected to work a majority of your time in a small office setting, but adaptable to cover any position in the organization.
• Experience with Windows navigation, and have full literacy of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills primarily written, verbal, and team collaboration.
• Familiarity with NCR CounterPoint retail system helpful, but not required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or 2-years experience in related field.
• Must be able to lift or move 35 lbs.
• Must be able to work in any of the Friends Gift Shops locations during any shift the shops are open.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of UM administrative data systems, information and computing resources, and specific knowledge of Michigan Medicine's financial data systems preferred
• Knowledge of NCR CounterPoint POS system preferred

Work Schedule

Must possess open availability to include evenings and weekends as required.

Must be able to work in any of the Friends Gift Shops locations during any shift the shops are open.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

255416

Working Title

Accounting Clerk Intermediate

Job Title

Accounting Clerk Intermediate

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Friends Gift Sh-Oper

Posting Begin/End Date

10/08/2024 - 10/22/2024

Career Interest

Finance