University of Wisconsin
Accountant Iii
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job Summary:Join L&S for an exciting role as an Accountant 3 with a team of other finance champions. You'll have an opportunity to make a positive impact by approving, overseeing, and facilitating financial transactions in a manner that best utilizes available financial resources. This is a new initiative with an evolving team as the college implements Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) within L&S. The role is perfect for trailblazers passionate about building effective relationships while applying equitable practices that foster a community of belonging. There are multiple openings on the new team and we encourage you to review and apply to all of the positions.
Reporting to the Financial Manager, the Accountant 3 will work closely with various L&S departments as a subject matter expert in accounting and financial operations, policies, and procedures. Additionally, they will provide expertise on transactional and budget management tailored to the specific needs of each discipline. The role involves key functions, such as:
- Approval of expense reimbursement, purchasing, procurement, billing operations, cost transfers and accounting journals based on review of financial coding for accuracy and available resources- Provide financial reporting solutions to the finance manager and departmental stakeholders to facilitate data informed decision making- Monitor available funding on state funds, tuition funds, gift funding, and other program revenue sources and work with departments to facilitate revenue collection and/ or cost transfers to mitigate any accounts in deficit Coordinating with the supervising financial manager to ensure continuous workload re-prioritization needs are addressed in timely manner- Supporting and collaborating with other Accountant 3s and Financial Specialists on the team.
The College of Letters and Science (L&S) is the heart of UW-Madison and home to a tremendous breadth and depth of departments and degree-granting programs in the humanities; natural, physical, and mathematical sciences; social sciences; and the computing, data, and information sciences.Responsibilities: Performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to others, develops and/or manages complex budgets, and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.30% Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions10% Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed5% Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity10% Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports5% Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments25% Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed10% Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures5% Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staffInstitutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:PreferredBachelor's DegreeQualifications:Required Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of accounting or financial reporting/auditing experience required- Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel including complex formulas, pivot tables, and creating dashboards- Experience working with and interpreting policies and regulations and applying them to practical situations.- Providing customer service to a variety of audiences (responding to inquiries, working with people of varying backgrounds, troubleshooting, follow-up, providing basic training, communicating technical concepts)- Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing transactions- Evidence of successful creative problem solving- Good written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with change management, such as financial systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred.- Experience in higher education, public service or similarly regulated industry
At UW-Madison, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but are unsure if your past experience aligns with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role.Work Type: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.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum
$66,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsThe typical starting salary for this position is $66,000 - $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.Additional Information:Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.How to Apply:Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Please note your application materials may be used as a writing sample.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews (via Zoom) approximately 7-10 days after the closing date. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.
For questions about the position, contact: Stella Luong, stella.luong@wisc.edu.Contact:Stella Luongstella.luong@wisc.edu608-262-9966Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Accountant III(FN003)Department(s):A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ADMINISTRATION/ADMINEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:307779-AS
Reporting to the Financial Manager, the Accountant 3 will work closely with various L&S departments as a subject matter expert in accounting and financial operations, policies, and procedures. Additionally, they will provide expertise on transactional and budget management tailored to the specific needs of each discipline. The role involves key functions, such as:
- Approval of expense reimbursement, purchasing, procurement, billing operations, cost transfers and accounting journals based on review of financial coding for accuracy and available resources- Provide financial reporting solutions to the finance manager and departmental stakeholders to facilitate data informed decision making- Monitor available funding on state funds, tuition funds, gift funding, and other program revenue sources and work with departments to facilitate revenue collection and/ or cost transfers to mitigate any accounts in deficit Coordinating with the supervising financial manager to ensure continuous workload re-prioritization needs are addressed in timely manner- Supporting and collaborating with other Accountant 3s and Financial Specialists on the team.
The College of Letters and Science (L&S) is the heart of UW-Madison and home to a tremendous breadth and depth of departments and degree-granting programs in the humanities; natural, physical, and mathematical sciences; social sciences; and the computing, data, and information sciences.Responsibilities: Performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to others, develops and/or manages complex budgets, and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.30% Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions10% Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed5% Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity10% Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports5% Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments25% Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed10% Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures5% Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staffInstitutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:PreferredBachelor's DegreeQualifications:Required Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of accounting or financial reporting/auditing experience required- Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel including complex formulas, pivot tables, and creating dashboards- Experience working with and interpreting policies and regulations and applying them to practical situations.- Providing customer service to a variety of audiences (responding to inquiries, working with people of varying backgrounds, troubleshooting, follow-up, providing basic training, communicating technical concepts)- Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing transactions- Evidence of successful creative problem solving- Good written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with change management, such as financial systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred.- Experience in higher education, public service or similarly regulated industry
At UW-Madison, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but are unsure if your past experience aligns with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role.Work Type: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.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum
$66,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsThe typical starting salary for this position is $66,000 - $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.Additional Information:Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.How to Apply:Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Please note your application materials may be used as a writing sample.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews (via Zoom) approximately 7-10 days after the closing date. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.
For questions about the position, contact: Stella Luong, stella.luong@wisc.edu.Contact:Stella Luongstella.luong@wisc.edu608-262-9966Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Accountant III(FN003)Department(s):A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ADMINISTRATION/ADMINEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:307779-AS