Accountant - Military Veterans

Job Summary:
Established in 2007, the UW-Madison Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR) ( https://ictr.wisc.edu/ ) provides training, funding, and services to help clinical and translational researchers from many fields grow their careers and increase their impact. We connect researchers with resources that increase the efficiency and equity of their work, while also shortening the time between discovery and clinical/community impact. ICTR is based at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and represents a robust, multidirectional partnership between SMPH and the UW-Madison Schools of Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine; the College of Engineering; and the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute.

ICTR is supported through grant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Wisconsin Partnership Program, and other sources that include UW-Madison campus partners. ICTR is one of more than 60 sites around the country supported by the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) program of NIH's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.

We're recruiting an Accountant to join our fiscal and grants management team within ICTR Central Administration. This highly collaborative team is responsible for managing a complex and robust research administration infrastructure supporting the entire lifecycle of pre and post award activities, training awards, degree programs, pilot research grants, revenue generating services, purchasing and payments, contracts, internal and external grant reporting, and compliance.

This position reports to the Associate Director for Finance and will contribute to a range of financial management activities that support effective grants management: managing and reconciling budgets, preparing and analyzing financial reports, facilitating purchases and payments, preparing and approving transactions, and interpreting policies and guidance. As an Accountant with ICTR, you'll work with faculty and staff across ICTR programs, with partnering departments, and with ICTR awardees to ensure strong stewardship of funds and adherence to funder and UW policies and requirements. We're looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative, and service-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment.

ICTR Mission: We discover, translate & disseminate interventions to improve health & health care.

ICTR Core Values: Inclusivity, Leadership, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Communication
Responsibilities: Accountant II (FN002)
Accountant III (FN003) Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
-Minimum 2 years of work experience in accounting or financial management, such as budgeting, financial projections, preparing reconciliations, and financial reporting.
-Advanced proficiency in Smartsheets, Microsoft Excel, or Google Sheets, including complex formulas and pivot tables to create financial dashboards.
-Experience in a highly regulated environment such as a university or government organization.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience with post-award management of grants and complex accounting tasks related to award management.
-Experience facilitating and overseeing fiscal processes related to student/training programs (tuition remission, stipends, etc.)
-Experience with Workday or other systems used in higher education for financial management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Demonstrated critical thinking and analysis skills, with the ability to effectively organize and present complex information.
-Highly collaborative with a strong customer service orientation.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Excellent attention to detail.
-Strong organizational and time management skills.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location (Minimum 3 days onsite). 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
The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 up to $90,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

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/ ).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: ( https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0 )
Additional Information:
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.
Contact:
Kim Mcfarlane
kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu
608-263-1130
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Accountant II(FN002) or Accountant III(FN003)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ICTR/ICTR-ADM
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
310520-AS
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