Accounting Clerk

Job Summary

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning has an opportunity for a full-time, temporary accounting clerk for our business services team to support the college's fiscal operations. Reporting to the senior financial manager, candidates for this position will be responsible for coordinating various procurement transactions, completing accounting services, and maintaining various trackers and reports. You will be expected to handle assignments with accuracy, integrity, as efficiency, as well as with a sound understanding of UM procurement policies, procedures and internal controls. This position requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking, and the ability to work with various internal business systems. The employment is expected to conclude in June 2027, but could end sooner based on the needs of the department.

Note: This job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is required three days a week, with a few fully remote weeks throughout the academic year as well as a mostly remote period from mid-May through the end of the appointment in June.

Responsibilities

• Work with the university's Shared Services Center and other units to process various types of procurement transactions in a timely manner; promptly identify, follow up, and resolve issues or concerns; answer questions from customers related to payment processing

• Perform routine accounting tasks including journal entries, cash/check deposit, ChartCom setup and closeout, etc.

• Compile and maintain various logs, trackers, and reports as assigned

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and development of process documentation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the operations

• Perform other financial duties as assigned by the senior financial manager

• The responsibilities listed above are representative of the work of this position. They may evolve and/or change over time to meet the needs of the college

• Required Qualifications

• High school diploma

• One year of professional experience, preferably in accounting or finance-related work

• Intermediate-level experience with Excel (create spreadsheets and use formulas) and experience with other MS Office/Google products

• 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.

• Additional Information

• Our Shared Values

• We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone?s backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about the shared values we have for our community.

• U-M EEO Statement

• The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Job Detail

• Job Opening ID: 283535

• Working Title: Accounting Clerk

• Job Title: ACCOUNT CLERK (TEMP)

• Work

Location

Ann Arbor Campus

• Ann Arbor, MI
• Modes of Work: Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Organizational Group: Coll Arch Urn Pln
• Department: Taubman College Administration
• Posting Begin/End Date: 9/24/2026 - 10/08/2026
• Salary: $20.00 - $22.00
• Career Interest: Temporary Job Opening