ACCOUNTANT II

Job no: 237025-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/MEDICINE/MEDICINE
Location: Madison
Categories: Accounting, Finance, Purchasing



Position Summary:

This position provides professional accounting services for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) - Department of Medicine (DOM). This position preforms financial analysis, internal controls, and post-award management responsibilities for departmental financial transactions connected to a diverse set of funding sources in an evolving set of rules, regulations and business practices imposed by the University, UW Health, UWMF, grant agencies and department policies. In doing so this position collaborates with several other functions on and off campus including UW Health Finance, SMPH Dean's Office, and Research and Sponsored Programs Office.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end itself, but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional 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 Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

At least 2 years of finance experience required.
Professional level and highly efficient use of Microsoft Office is required.
Experience in a healthcare or academic setting is preferred.
Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes preferred.

Additional Information:

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is required.
Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects, and still meet strict deadlines is required.

Department(s):

A534200-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/MEDICINE

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process.

Contact:

Lindsay Rowe
lkrowe@medicine.wisc.edu
608-890-0322
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR ACCOUNTANT(R10BN) or ACCOUNTANT(R10DN) or ASSOC ACCOUNTANT(R10FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

237025-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jul 7 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 13 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time