Accounts Payable Supplier Management Intermediate Associate

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Summary

The University of Michigan Shared Services Center (U-M SSC) is a customer service organization focused on providing user-friendly and cost-effective administrative services to the university community. The SSC offers key financial and human resource transaction services to customers through processes and enabling technology. 

Reporting to the Supplier Management Supervisor, each Accounts Payable Supplier Management Intermediate Associate serves as an important member of the Accounts Payable Supplier Management Team.  You will be responsible for processing Supplier Management transactions received by the SSC and completing all associated tasks.  This position specifically will be tasked with vendor management work within Accounts Payable. 

Work Location:

Work is 95% remote. Please note that occasional on-site presence may be required. You are required to have a high-speed internet connection and a designated working space in your home. Equipment, including a laptop and monitors, will be provided for your use. (Flexible scheduling is available upon successful completion of training).

Please note:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Seven paid holidays and four paid season days.
• Provides immediate vesting and a two-for-one match after 1 year
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Manage and process supplier additions, reactivations, and updates in the system
• You will spend 80% of  your time completing transactions
• Maintain a high level of team participation and coverage, including team development, team projects, and knowledge transfer within the team
• Oversee supplier relations inquiry management
• Identify, research, and provide guidance to customers or suppliers regarding their requests
• Understanding of IRS TIN matching, W-9 form processing, government-restricted parties (use of Visual Compliance), and sanctioned countries
• Participate in continuous improvement opportunities and activities

Required Qualifications*

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience providing customer service
• Intermediate level proficiency with data entry and computer skills
• 1+ years of experience with business software solutions

Additional Information

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of more than $10 billion, is a leader in higher education. U-M SSC provides administrative support related to financial and human resources in the following areas: Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Benefits, HR Data Management, Time and Leave, and Employment Process. To learn more about U-M SSC, please visit our website: www.ssc.umich.edu.

The Shared Services Center seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.