Accountant I

Job Summary: The School of Nursing is seeking an Accountant I to join our team in Administrative Affairs.
The Accountant I will perform general accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting, and ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the School of Nursing's financial transactions.
This position will report directly to the School of Nursing's Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs.
If this position sounds like a great fit with your experience and you would like to #WorkWithBucky, please consider applying! Responsibilities: Performs general accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
Prepares financial reports and assists with budgeting.
Ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions.
25% Organizes, prepares, and updates 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 10% Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed 10% Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports 25% Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures 5% Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections 25% Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments Tasks: Provide support for the processing of payments including invoices, requisitions, direct payments, and payments to individuals, serving as second tier approver Process e-reimbursements, serving as second level approver Serve as a purchasing card site manager, reviewing transactions for accuracy and funding.
Also serve as a purchasing card holder for Administrative Affairs Provide procurement guidance, support, and approval Communicate and clarify policies and rules for purchasing, accounting, travel, payments for services, payments to individuals, employee/employer relationships, academic support services, etc.
to School of Nursing stakeholders Provide department-level review and approval of custodian funds Serve as backup to the Financial Specialist 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.
Education: Preferred Associate's Degree, Preferred Minimum Qualifications: -Minimum 5 years experience in finance, accounting or business services in a higher education setting -Minimum 5 years experience with UW purchasing and e-Reimbursement processes -Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook -Ability to demonstrate initiative, proper judgement, and independent decision-making -Effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, team participation skills, problems solving techniques, and strong customer service skills Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position requires most work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
The person in this position may request and be considered for a formal remote work agreement based on guidelines set forth by the School of Nursing, and/or may be provided with remote work flexibility as needed and approved by the supervisor.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $39,400 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The expected salary for this position starts at a rate of $39,400.
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
In addition to base pay, the employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and other paid time off, competitive insurances and savings accounts, and employer sponsored retirement benefits.
Additional Information: For nearly 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Nursing (SoN) has been committed to enhancing healthcare through teaching and research.
With a mission to develop leaders for the profession and society; we make discoveries, enhance systems, and improve health through research, education, and practice for Wisconsin and beyond.
The School of Nursing strives to achieve inclusive excellence and fosters an academic environment that welcomes diversity in students, faculty, staff, and the curriculum.
In the course of employment with the School of Nursing (SoN), dependent upon position and job responsibilities, employees may have access to PHI (personal health information) in order to fulfill the duties of their position.
As part of the UW-Madison Health Care Component (HCC), all SoN faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and unpaid affiliates are required to complete HIPAA training as part of their orientation.
Successful candidates are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.
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a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click Apply Now, from jobs.
wisc.
edu, to begin the application process.
You will be asked to submit the following (PDF file format is strongly encouraged and preferred): 1) A letter of interest highlighting relevant work experience and referencing PVL #286157 2) A resume/CV References will be requested from finalists only and are not required with initial application.
For questions regarding this position, please contact please contact please contact Dundee McNair, Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs, at dmcnair@wisc.
edu.
Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the application deadline to ensure consideration.
Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for consideration for this position.
Contact: Dundee Mcnair dmcnair@wisc.
edu 608-263-8238 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Accountant I(FN001) Department(s): A54-SCHOOL OF NURSING/ADMINISTRATION/ADMIN Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 286157-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.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
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