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Finance Assistant Senior

Western Michigan University · United States
Deadline
Apr 11, 2027
Closing in 174 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 13, 2026

About the role

Finance Assistant Senior

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • External applicants should use the WMU Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Position Details

Posting Summary
College VP Business And Finance-DIV
Executive Area VP Business And Finance
Department Accounts Receivable
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1755P
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly
Pay Grade D
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies 1
General Summary Performs a variety of complex accounting/financial functions in accordance with standard procedures and supervisory review.
Major Duties
  • Applies advanced skills and knowledge of departmental policies and procedures to perform one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or other related area.
  • Maintains financial records. Develops and monitors budgets, reconciles accounts, researches and resolves discrepancies, posts information, and processes payments and billings. Prepares financial documents. May prepare forecasts or make budget recommendations.
  • Serves as a liaison with University departments and/or outside agencies to resolve discrepancies and provide information on policies and procedures.
  • Communicates with students and authorized users to answer questions and resolve financial issues.
  • May create and maintain spreadsheets for use in reporting and tracking.
  • May prepare department payroll, prepare cash deposits and perform other clerical functions.
  • May provide administrative support and coordinate projects.
  • May provide training and supervision to staff and student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree or two years’ college coursework in a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One year’s relevant experience.
  • Basic accounting concepts.
  • Accounting system experience.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • External applicants should use the WMU Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available using the URL: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions
  • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
  • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have an associate's degree or two years' college coursework in a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have one year’s relevant experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have an understanding of basic accounting concepts?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have accounting systems experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Other

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