Accountant I

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Job Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of WisconsinMadison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking anAccountant I to join its finance team. This position provides comprehensive financial management and transaction processing for a large portfolio of departmental activities including reimbursements payments purchasing and expense tracking auditing of various accounts.

Advanced Excel skills are a must for success in this role including the ability to build and interpret formulas and pivot tables to support financial analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented and experienced in expense reimbursements processing transactions and very detailed orientated for auditing internal accounts. This position requires a strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards in addition to campus policies and procedures.

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 Obstetrics and Gynecology Research

Sincewe began our academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929 the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard forreproductive healtheducation research clinical care and we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians advanced practice providers researchers trainees and staff who are allunified in leading reproductive health visionis of a departmentpropelled by a shared commitment toimproving reproductive healthacross each of our mission areas. We recognize thatconnection and collaboration between disciplines is crucialand that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.

Compensation:

The 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:

• At least 1 year experience in a role involving financial processes such as expense reimbursements accounts payable or similar transactional work.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Experience with Reimbursement & Expense Management

Education:

• Associates Degree preferred; focus in Finance Accounting Business Administration or similar field required.

How to Apply:

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• 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 appointment.

Contact Information:

Alex Scaffidi

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