Accountant III
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Job Location:
Oshkosh, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Position Title:
Accountant IIIJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Accountant IIIJob Duties:
Performs complex accounting duties prepares financial and statistical reports delivers training to others develops and/or manages complex budgets and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business units financial transactions. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations journal entries schedules and reports
- Monitors automated financial systems develops and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
- Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
- Prepares and analyzes financial reports data and records identifies discrepancies investigates and recommends solutions as needed
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
- Leads and executes the development organization preparation and updating of complex financial statements journals accounts ledgers and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed
- Develops and manages complex work unit budgets analyzing funding sources operational needs budget trends and financial commitments
Department:
Finance and Administration
Compensation:
Starting at $65000 and commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business administration or similar with focus in accounting
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of three years experience working as an accountant or auditor
Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
Experience working in a higher education setting
Experience with ERP systems including PeopleSoft and/or WorkDay
Education:
Bachelors degree in business administration or similar with focus in accounting
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:
Resume
Cover Letter
*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.
Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 02/08/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply contact Human Resources at or
Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
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Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWO will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
