Accountant II - Military Veterans

Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineering Department (ME) is one of the largest academic departments on the UW-Madison campus with approximately 53 faculty, 57 academic and administrative staff, 1500 undergraduate students and 285 graduate students. As a member of the ME administrative team, this individual will work under the general supervisor of the Department Administrator along with the support of the Research Administrators and Accountant developing and documenting controls for accounting systems to ensure accurate recording and reporting to the business unit's financial transactions.
This position performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to others, develops and/or manages complex budgets including Research Administrators with the oversight and reconciliation of federal and non-federal contracts. Develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure accurate recording and reporting to the business units financial transactions. May lead and be a resource and/or backup for others in the administrative team.
Responsibilities: Performs advanced accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. Prepares and reviews financial reports and assists with budgeting. Ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions.

• 20% Organizes, prepares, and updates 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 solutions as needed
• 10% Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
• 10% Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• 10% Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
• 10% Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• 20% Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
• 10% Work with department Research Administrators to ensure that we have sufficient financial oversight and assist with transfers and closeout

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Education:
Required
Associate's Degree
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
-Minimum of associate's degree required
-Three years of work experience in finance, accounting or related role required.
-Previous job experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements and reports.
-Previous job experience identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.
-Previous work experience interpreting policies, developing and maintaining an accounting program in a complex accounting environment required

Preferred Qualifications:
-General knowledge of University, State, Federal and/or Non-Federal rules and regulations preferred.
-Experience with Workday or Higher Ed financials
-Experience assisting in internal or external audits.
-Ability to work with other work groups like HR, purchasing, research services or operations to align financial practices.
-Ability to quickly learn new accounting software or systems as the business evolves.

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/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ )
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to accept and initiate new projects and learn new skills on a regular basis. They will also have a team-oriented work style, a proven ability to focus and independently oversee and organize multiple projects simultaneously and with tight deadlines, strict attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational skills, strong communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and critical and conceptual thinking skills.
How to Apply:
To apply please click on "Apply Now" and follow online instructions. Applicants will be asked to upload
a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience as it pertains to the
required and preferred qualifications outlined in this job posting. Upload as one bookmarked PDF
document.
Contact:
Catherine Carter
clcarter2@wisc.edu
608-265-2155
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Accountant II(FN002)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/MECHANICAL ENGR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
309818-AS
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