ACCOUNTANT II

Salary:

Minimum $42,600 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

This position provides post-award and fiscal support to Department of Psychology faculty, staff, students, and others as part of the department support team. They help train, provide advice, and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines for the Department of Psychology community. The position is the main point-of-contact on a number of financial issues so strong customer service is a must. Work is partially-onsite which means you'll get to know our faculty, staff, and students as you help them and find out about all the amazing research they are doing.

The position is responsible for financial transactions such as purchasing, arranging travel, approving e-reimbursements and overseeing department funding through tracking, reconciliations, and projections. They perform exact accounting, record keeping, and analytical services for the Department.

Although candidates must have some financial experience, they do not have to have full experience in all areas. The department is willing to do some training.

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.

• 5% 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
• 5% Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements solutions as needed
• 15% Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• 5% Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
• 25% Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• 25% Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
• 5% Help coordinate building projects such as office and lab moves. Serves as Department Property Administrator.
• 15% Holds purchasing card, handles department purchasing and travel arrangement.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

Experience in finance or accounting required.
Experience applying policies and procedures required.
Effective communications skills and attention to detail required.
Must be proficient in Excel.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position will 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


Additional Information:

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and is able to work independently.

This position is primarily on campus. Right now the department staff are working remotely one day per week which would be a possibility once the initial training period is over.

The department will not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact: Elizabeth Rose, erose3@wisc.edu .

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Contact:

Elizabeth Rose
erose3@wisc.edu
608-265-5504
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:

Accountant II(FN002)

Department(s):

A487400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

260780-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/

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: Jun 24 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 10 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time