Accountant I

Accountant I

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02335906

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)


Job Summary
This position will be the primary divisional finance contact responsible for monitoring financial activities and reconciling the monthly financials for units in General Education Administration. These units include the Divisions of: Community Empowerment & Institutional Inclusivity, Marketing Communications & University Relations, Office of the Chancellor, Secretary of the University, and University Advancement. In addition, this role will be responsible for creating and distributing financial reports for these units. This position requires attention to detail, a thorough understanding of fund accounting, and knowledge of UW System and UWM financial rules.

Job responsibilities include:

• Organizing, preparing, and updating basic 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
• Preparing and analyzing financial data, reports and records, identifying discrepancies. Investigating, recommending, and implementing basic solutions as needed
• Assist with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• Answering questions and providing accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting in preparing budgets and financial projections
• Preparing and/or approving financial transactions and payments
• Completing monthly internal billing and reconciliation related to internal campus charges

Hybrid work options may be available. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or another related field.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, or similar program, creating and maintaining spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of Accounting experience.
• Experience with Fund Accounting.
• Budgeting experience.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting.
• Experience in a Higher Education setting.
• Experience working with Enterprise Management Systems (for example, Peoplesoft, Workday, or something similar).
• Customer service experience.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A resume
• A cover letter that addresses the candidate's professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
• Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39839




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