Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applicants are required to provide three professional references, and at least one reference must be a current or former supervisor.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before September 28th, 2026.

• Posting Number S-3967
• Position Number 63130
• Type of Recruitment External
• Position Title ACCOUNTANT
• Position Summary Responsible for providing financial accounting support for the university community. This includes ensuring the university is in compliance with:
  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP );
  Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) pronouncements and federal and state accounting related laws and regulations such as the IRS and/or the Uniform Guidance. Developing accounting related policies and procedures and ensuring the university community is adhering to them. Analyzing accounting records, reviewing department transactions, preparing accounting reports, providing SAP system training and completing special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• One year of qualifying experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with an ERP accounting system and in-depth experience utilizing Excel, experience with other MS Office functionality.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, project a positive image and work effectively in a team environment.

• Experience with fund accounting.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability in ERP system report writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP .

• Monitors, reviews and analyzes financial data for all transactions flowing through the assigned funds. Fund assignments may include one or more of the following funds:
  General, Designated, Auxiliary, Expendable Restricted, Endowment, Plant, Agency, Retirement & Insurance or Treasury.
• Reconciles university-wide bank accounts monthly.
• Researches GASB pronouncements and develops university policies and procedures to ensure compliance with such pronouncements.
• Researches IRS publications and prepares tax forms as needed.
• Researches discrepancies and assists departments in preparation of their annual budget reports; resolves problems in regard to accounting issues.
• Prepares detailed financial statements for the assigned funds along with supporting documentation and variance analysis.
• Prepares and provides schedules, analysis and reconciliation reports to internal, external independent, state and federal auditors.
• Assists departments in meeting their accounting and auditing requirements for assigned funds. This may include federal, state or private grants and contracts, PBS or NCAA .
• Creates chart of accounts master data in SAP , updates data sets for all financial reports and communicates and/or trains departments on impact.
• Tests semi-annual updates to SAP financial modules (Finance, Funds Management, Controlling, Grants Management, Asset Management, Materials Management, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).
• Collabo…