Post Award Accountant

Job Summary: The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Post-Award Accountant to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic team and provide post-award grants administration support to faculty, researchers and trainee investigators in the Department.
This position serves as the primary point of contact managing the sponsored projects funding portfolios for a group of Department of Pediatrics (DOP) investigators and staff.
Responsibilities include working with principal investigators and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs, including processing and/or approving accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management.
Your work will directly support our exciting research in a culture where people and ideas thrive! 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.
25% Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions 25% Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information 15% Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges 20% Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts 15% May work on receipt and setup of sponsored awards and agreements, as well as providing information and support for proposal preparation Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
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Education: Preferred Associate's Degree Qualifications: - Experience with research administration (pre or post-award) in an academic setting and/or medical setting preferred - Experience with sponsored projects and UW financial policies and systems a plus - 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 interpreting and analyzing financial data a plus.
- Ability to be flexible in work assignments and work effectively with faculty, staff, university administrators and funding agency representatives is critical.
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 Salary: Minimum $63,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
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.
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Additional Information: Successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
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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.
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Official Title: Post-AwardSPGCAccountDept/Cent(SC024) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/PEDIATRICS Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 289100-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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