ACCOUNTANT - PEDIATRICS

Job no: 243109-AS
Work type: Partial Remote, Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department: SMPH/PEDIATRICS/PEDIATRICS
Location: Madison
Categories: Accounting, Financial Operations, and Reporting



Job Summary:

This position performs advanced accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. The incumbent will prepare and review financial reports and assist with budgeting. This position ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions.

About the Job:

Accountant II (FN002)

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Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

- Minimum of two years experience working in an accounting financial system and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required.
- Two years of experience budgeting related to clinical, research and teaching
endeavors preferred.
- Previous experience in an academic medical center is highly desirable.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, independent problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail and organization, and an outgoing and energetic service-oriented approach required.
- Experience providing technical assistance to diverse audience with broad range of accounting backgrounds.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of word processing, accounting software, database, Adobe, and spreadsheet applications.

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.

Department(s):

A536700-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/PEDIATRICS

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 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 $42,600 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:

Kelsey Scholtens
kscholtens@pediatrics.wisc.edu
608-262-0006
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)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

243109-AS

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Applications Open: Oct 12 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 27 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time