How to Apply

To be considered for this position you must apply online at careers.umich.edu. A cover letter and resume must be uploaded as one document.

Job Summary

This is an accounting/finance internship for the UM-Flint Financial Services & Contracts Office. It is for the 2026-2027 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. 

Responsibilities*

• 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.

Required Qualifications*

• 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.

Modes of Work

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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.