Accountant III

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Reporting to the Divisional Finance Officer the Accountant III position 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 Finance and Administrative Affairs financial transactions. This position may be asked to support financial analysis and reconciliations for subdivisions within Finance and Administrative Affairs and may also lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets analyzing funding sources operational needs budget trends and financial commitments

• Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations journal entries schedules and reports

• 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.

• Facilitates training and provides financial guidance to management and staff.

• Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed

• 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

• Monitors automated financial systems develops and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity

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UWM Description:The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsins second-largest university with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all one of146top research universities recognized as R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in MilwaukeeUWMhas branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

UWMcelebratesvaluesand promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our committed to providingequitableaccess to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: departments in Finance & Administrative Affairs provide a wide array of services to steward and facilitate the management of the universitys primary resources: human capital finances facilities and information technology. FAA staff perform the accounting functions plan for building construction and remodeling provide technology infrastructure and enterprise IT services and resources maintain healthy and safe research environments provide security and protective services clean and maintain the campus buildings and grounds ensure fiscal integrity of campus financial operations and provide legal advice and representation.

Compensation:

The target hiring range is$70000-$79000/ salaryofferscontingent upon skills knowledge and abilitiesasdemonstratedthroughout the selection process.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field orcommensurateexperience.

• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience infinancial management budgeting or accounting.

• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.

• Demonstrated understanding of budget preparation and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degreeor higherin finance Accounting Public Administration or related discipline or demonstrated experience.

• Demonstrated experience infinancial managementin a higher education setting.

• Demonstratedproficiencyin financial software and systems (e.g. MS Excel WorkdayPowerBI Tableau).

• Experience with university procurement and travel systems.

• Experience advising or training staffonfinancial systems.

• Excellent communication skills asevidencedby application materials and interview(s).

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online and provide the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the candidates professional level workexperienceas itrelates to all required and preferred qualifications.

• A resume

PLEASE NOTE:resumeandcover letterwill need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attachallrequired documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full from acover letter and resume will not be considered.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will berequiredto provide three professional/supervisorreferences through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Additional Information:

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work inthe United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates willbe requiredto verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Apply electronically by application deadline May 22 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Jackson Prowse ().

Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records 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.

CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.