Accountant I
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Accountant IJob Duties:
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant I to analyze process and audit a variety of department financial transactions. Some examples include auditing of travel and expense reimbursements for the department all purchasing card transactions and ShopUW requests. The Accountant I will also perform financial analysis and assist with financial reports/reconciliations for the department. The Accountant I will interact with all employee types in the department to assist with purchases and to ensure that travel expenses are compliant. This position will work with a diverse set of funding sources and evolving set of rules regulations and business practices imposed by the University UWMF and department policies. The current team consists of a Financial Specialist III two Accountant II positions and two Financial Analyst II positions who all report to the Finance Associate Director.
Additional Job Details:
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.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities will be given first consideration.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Independent problem solving and analytical skills
Attention to detail and organization
Key Job Responsibilities:
Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
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
Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
Prepares and analyzes financial data reports and records identifies discrepancies investigates recommends and implements basic solutions as needed
Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections
Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations journal entries schedules and reports
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pediatrics Fiscal
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care exemplary education of pediatric trainees performance of cutting-edge research and vigorous advocacy. To learn more about the departments work and accomplishments please visit: starting salary for the position is $50000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.
Required Qualifications:
Accounting Financial Systems experience
Preparing journal entries & financial reporting experience
Excel experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Accounting experience in a healthcare setting
Education:
Associates Degree preferred
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the I am a current employee button or I am not a current employee button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.
Cover Letter
Resume
Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship and TN selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position the UW will not reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAYSERVICE for further information.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
