POST-AWARD SPONSORED PROGRAMS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS ACCOUNTANT
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 17, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Grants & Contracts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Salary:
Minimum $60,350 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position is eligible for a hiring bonus in the amount of $7,000. 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/ )
Job Summary:
Under the direction of Department leadership, the incumbent will assist with post award activities for faculty involved in sponsored research, including multi-site research. The incumbent will collaborate with faculty and lab personnel in and outside the organization. Responsibilities are driven as priorities arise.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Works directly with principal investigator and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. May directly process and/or approve accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. May review and approve transactions on behalf of an intermediate unit or center.
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
Education:
Preferred
Associate's Degree
Accounting or closely related field such as business or finance preferred
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
- 1-2 years of research administration or accounting
- Experience working with complex accounting systems, software, and processes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in academic medical setting
- Experience and knowledge of UW accounting system
- Prior experience working in pre and post award, grant management or finance
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret state statutes, federal regulations, administrative rules, and university, college, and department policies
- Knowledge of Basic Accounting Principles and Practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Desired Attributes:
- Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and regulations
- Professional and excellent interpersonal skills
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
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.
Contact:
Caitlin Staley
caitlin.staley@wisc.edu
608-265-1325
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Post-AwardSPGCAccountDept/Cent(SC024)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
276291-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Mar 17 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Mar 31 2023 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $60,350 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position is eligible for a hiring bonus in the amount of $7,000. 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/ )
Job Summary:
Under the direction of Department leadership, the incumbent will assist with post award activities for faculty involved in sponsored research, including multi-site research. The incumbent will collaborate with faculty and lab personnel in and outside the organization. Responsibilities are driven as priorities arise.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Works directly with principal investigator and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. May directly process and/or approve accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. May review and approve transactions on behalf of an intermediate unit or center.
- 20% Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions
- 20% Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information
- 20% Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges
- 20% Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts
- 20% Assists lab(s) with research administration activities, including but not limited to proposal preparation and reporting, routing of contracts, purchasing, payments to subjects/vendors or other activities to support the research needs of the lab(s)
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
Education:
Preferred
Associate's Degree
Accounting or closely related field such as business or finance preferred
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
- 1-2 years of research administration or accounting
- Experience working with complex accounting systems, software, and processes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in academic medical setting
- Experience and knowledge of UW accounting system
- Prior experience working in pre and post award, grant management or finance
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret state statutes, federal regulations, administrative rules, and university, college, and department policies
- Knowledge of Basic Accounting Principles and Practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Desired Attributes:
- Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and regulations
- Professional and excellent interpersonal skills
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
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.
Contact:
Caitlin Staley
caitlin.staley@wisc.edu
608-265-1325
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Post-AwardSPGCAccountDept/Cent(SC024)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
276291-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Mar 17 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Mar 31 2023 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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