Financial Specialist Associate (Hybrid Eligible Position)

at  University of Michigan

SUMMARY

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking an experienced individual to join the financial staff in administration. The individual will be primarily responsible for financial activities and analysis within administration and report directly to the Director of Finance.
This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of one day per week onsite. Flexible work arrangements are reviewed annually and may be subject to change based on business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
• 1-2 years related experience
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Ability to interpret financial data and present financial information
• Attention to detail, with emphasis on accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of individuals and units
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Experience with University of Michigan financial systems including but not limited to Wolverine Access Financial & Physical Resource System, Business Objects, Concur, MReports
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work with both faculty and staff effectively.

• Manage Outreach billing/payments for Department. Act as liaison between department, divisions, and UMMG regarding outreach billing and payments. Maintain tracking system for outreach billing, payments, travel, and faculty payments. Review contracts to ensure billing at correct rates. Follow up with various external organizations regarding outstanding payments.
• Provide financial analysis support to Pediatric Administration Divisions and assist with financial analysis and special projects as needed.
• Reconcile and monitor Pediatrics Administration project grants. Investigate and correct errors as needed.
• Assist with the Medical School and CW forecasting process
• Assist with new faculty financial information, including but not limited to: faculty DAF eligibility and funding, ensure proper MiChart Bill Areas and FPSC/PSFC designation, RVU Productivity dashboard mapping, update salary files used for various reports
• Assist with reviewing and approving employee expense reports
• Assist in the preparation of information for the annual meetings with the Chair and Division leadership.
• Assist with various year-end financial activities including, but not limited to YE Closeout JE
• Assist with Department submission of Schedule B & D and faculty CME expenses for Hospital Cost Report.
• Reconcile On-Call and Admitting Officer of the Day payments and work with UMHS finance if adjustments are needed.