Financial Administrator

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position is eligible for a hiring bonus in the amount of $5,000.

Job Summary:

The Financial Administrator will work with principal investigators and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, prepare and reconcile financial data for sponsored and non-sponsored programs within the Department of Medicine. This position will process and/or approve transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management and will prepare monthly financial and projection reports.

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% Responsible for the financial management of a faculty members full funding portfolio, including sponsored and non-sponsored projects

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Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

- At least 2 years of finance experience required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills is required.
- Professional level and highly efficient use of Microsoft Office is required.
- Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes preferred

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 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 current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Department of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering diversity. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, religion, and other group identities; and we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Contact:

Jan Koehn
jkoehn@medicine.wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Post-AwardSPGCAccountDept/Cent(SC024)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/MEDICINE

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

276938-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.

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