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Department Summary:

Student Life Budget and Finance (SLBF) supports the Student Life departments of Housing, Dining, Unions, Conference and Events, University Health & Counseling (UHC), Michigan Recreation and all of the Centers and Programs departments within Student Life. SLBF prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, prepares annual budgets, data analysis, procurement and accounts receivable support across Student Life. SLBF also facilitates the annual Internal Controls gap analysis process, provides financial system and business process training as well as updates to U of M processes and policies within Student Life.

Position Summary:

Process billing and other Accounts Receivable functions within Student Life which include daily and weekly billing, perform accounts receivable functions and reconcile various accounts receivable for Student Life departments. Perform month-end reporting duties and additional accounts receivable tasks as needed.

Accounts Receivable-50%

• Responsible for the accurate processing of all student billing related to residential Student Life and Michigan Dining
• Process and upload Service Unit Billings for Student Life Conference and Events, Michigan Dining, and the Unions; and process invoices to send to Shared Services Center.
• Initiate, process and upload journal entries to transfer expenses and revenues and adjust account balances in case of discrepancies.
• Process checks and cash deposits for all of Student Life.
• Process Housing staff parking payroll deductions in collaboration with the University payroll office.
• Serve as primary contact and resource for all billing questions, which includes a published phone line for students and parents with billing questions.
• Problem solve unique billing issues in relation to accounts receivable.

Reconciliation-30%

• Audit and reconcile daily Student Life billing using Housing's software, StarRez, and the University's MPathways/Wolverine Access software.
• Troubleshoot/investigate any billing discrepancies as needed.
• Query Accounts Receivable student billing using MPathways and Business Objects monthly.
• Problem solve unique reconciliation issues in relation to accounts receivable.

Reporting-15%

• Prepare monthly accounts receivable reports related to all student billing.
• Maintain and organize the retention of all accounts receivable billing documentation.  
• Create, update, and maintain Student Life accounts receivable procedures as it pertains to this position.
• Problem solve unique reporting issues in relation to accounts receivable.

Miscellaneous-5%

• Collaborate on process improvements by coordinating with other units.
• Backup for other Student Life Accounts Receivable staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience in a related field
• 3-5 or more years' experience providing business or financial support
• Familiarity with Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Creative problem-solving skills

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in business, accounting or finance.
• Experience with University policies and procedures, as well as the M-Pathways Financials Systems

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.

Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills, flexibility, and working in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to solve complex problems with less obvious solutions
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Ability to take initiative and provide informal leadership with others on staff

Additional Information

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Relocation will not be offered for this role.

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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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.