The accountant will be responsible for payment and tracking of invoices from a variety of vendors, both US based, and international. They will also be responsible for collection and processing of tax documents, both US and International for new vendors. The accountant will review and advise on a variety of complex financial transactions. They will create financial reports to be used for inclusion in grant and other funding applications. The accountant will also maintain financial records and provide customer service for staff, faculty and outside vendors as well as assist with financial reimbursements. This position will also include advising our faculty and staff with strategic plans on spending of funds.

• 10% Organizes, prepares, and updates basic financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
• 10% Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed
• 20% Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• 10% Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections
• 25% Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
• 10% Assists with e-reimbursements
• 5% Other duties as assigned

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Preferred
Associate's Degree

Highly preferred:
Ability to manage work load during periods of high volume.
2+ years of financial work experience.
Prior experience working in higher education.
Experience with creating and monitoring budgets.
Experience using financial software such as ShopUW+, E-reimbursement and WISER.
Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and procedures.

Required skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven experience in taking initiative and working independently.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of the organization.

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $50,000 Maximum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact: Lynn Malone 608-262-2544 lynn.malone@wisc.edu or Ben Reiser ben.reiser@wisc.edu 608-262-3627.

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Lynn Malone
lynn.malone@wisc.edu
608-262-2544
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Accountant I(FN001)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/COMMUN ARTS/COMM ART

Academic Staff-Renewable

289738-AS

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