POST-AWARD ACCOUNTANT - GERIATRICS

Job no: 239554-AS
Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Location: Madison
Categories: Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Grant, Research, Contract Management



Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to work with principal investigators and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs within the Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics. 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. This position maps to TTC PD SC024 - Post-Award Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts Accountant (Dept/Center).

This position supports the growing Geriatrics Grants Research Program. This program consists of two teams that function cohesively to support the Division of Geriatrics and the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC): 1) Grants Research Team and 2) Business Services Team. This position will be involved with other accountant and research administration peers in supporting ~$160 million in grant awards from federal, state, and private agencies.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in 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:

Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, in the area of study in accounting, business, health administration, biological sciences, social sciences, or related field preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of focused post-award grants and sponsored programs administration experience is required, with the demonstrated ability to work within regulatory policies and institutional financial guidelines. Experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding is required.

Additional Information:

To see the principal duties of this position, please click on the "List of Duties" link above.

Strong communication, both verbal and written is required.

Department(s):

A534255-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires 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

Salary:

Minimum $53,000 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. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Toni Hofhine
thofhine@medicine.wisc.edu
608-265-3015
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(R10DN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

239554-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.

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

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Applications Open: Aug 31 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 30 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time