Accountant Internship; Student​/Study

Job Summary

This is an accounting/finance internship for the UM-Flint Financial Services & Contracts Office. It is for the  academic year and open to all UM-Flint School of Management Accounting & Finance students in their Junior/Senior year. This internship also qualifies for UM-Flint's academic internship requirement of 3 credit hours towards graduation.

• Internal Controls
  - Review and document departmental processes with the Campus Controller, strengthening skills in auditing, compliance, and policy analysis.
• Departmental Support
  - Run reports and provide financial analysis for the Cashiers/Student Accounts Office.
• Accounting Reconciliation
  - Work with accountants to reconcile accounts using M-Pathways and Banner, developing accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Collection Support
  - Review student accounts and prepare documentation for collections.
• Third-Party Billing
  - Validate vouchers and prepare invoices for outside organizations covering tuition payments.
• Cash Auditing
  - Assist with auditing petty and imprest cash drawers across departments.
• Journal Entries
  - Support accounting staff in preparing monthly entries.
• Professional Development
  - Attend financial meetings and training sessions to build communication and teamwork skills.

• UM-Flint FALL 2026 Internship for UMF School of Management Accounting or Finance Students in their Junior to Senior year ONLY!
• Available to work 20-24 hours per week during office hours 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday for the Fall 2026 through Winter 2027 academic terms.

Onsite:
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

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.

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.