Accountant

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Finance of Libraries, this position supports division-wide policy and procedures by performing a variety of fiscal management, accounting and budgeting activities including, but not limited to: monitoring and coordinating monthly and annual financial reporting; monitoring expenditures, reconciling fund balances, interpreting fund requirements and deadlines, ensuring expenditures are in line with policy and procedures, and consulting on various accounting questions.

This is a service-oriented role, which often requires communication of complex financial information with staff, supervisors, vendors, and other stakeholders with varying levels of accounting knowledge.

As part of the Business Services team, this role will be the primary contact for internal service payments for Libraries Poster Printing and Copying/Printing activities that occur in various locations across campus. This role will manage the financial transactions between departments, such as billing for goods or services and includes managing check deposits.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to:

• Work with Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Associate (WFAA) to oversee incoming gift deposits ensuring compliance and following standard operating procedures.

• Analyzes and reconciles financial data, prepares reports and journal entries, and ensures strong internal controls.

• Manages expense reimbursements and purchasing activities in accordance to university policy.

• Supports and collaborates with various stakeholders by communicating complex financial information through various mediums of communication.

This position is eligible for partial remote work. A remote work agreement may allow for a maximum of 20% remote per week.

This position is full-time, 100%.

Ongoing/Renewable

• Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed (15%)

• Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections (5%)

• Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports (15%)

• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments (35%)

• 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 (15%)

• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures (15%)

Libraries, Administration

Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well-qualified applicants can anticipate earning between $55,000 - $65,000 with final salary based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

• Knowledge of accounting, finance, or related areas

• Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and other stakeholders

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet software

• Experience in Workday

• Experience working in public sector

Associate's Degree Preferred

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

References will be requested from finalists only and are not required with the initial application. Reference requests will be sent via email from SkillSurvey.

Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.

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.

Abram Hopp, abram.hopp@wisc.edu, (608) 890-1795

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