Accountant II
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Job Location:
Superior, MT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 56000 - 62000
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Accountant IIJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Accountant IIJob Duties:
Performs advanced accounting duties followinggenerally acceptedaccounting principles and procedures. Prepares and reviews financial reports andassistswith budgeting. Ensuresthe accuraterecording and reporting of the business units financial transactions.
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide accounting services and financial support to the campus working under the direction of theControllerand providing support to the Budget Accountant as needed. The individual in this position will serve as the first point of contact for departments and grant recipients to answer questions and to review financial information. They willprovidefinancial guidancein accordance withfederal state university and sponsor regulations. This role requires a collaborative work style interacting daily with the Business Services staff and campus departments while also demanding self-motivation and independent task management.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Organizes prepares and updates 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
- Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
- Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations journal entries schedules and reports
- Develops and maintains automated financial systems recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
- Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
- Prepares and analyzes financial data reports and records identifies discrepancies investigates recommends and implements solutions as needed
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
Department:Business & Financial Services
Reports to:Director of Business & Financial Services/Controller
Full-Time:100% Academic Staff12-month ongoing appointmentone vacancy
Other Duties:
Complete requiredtrainingsand professional development as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlooketc.) withbasic tointermediateskill levels expected.
Ability tolearnnew technologiesand adapt to evolving systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Exceptional customer service.
Required Qualifications:
Must meet one of the following:
1.) Associatesdegree inaccountingbookkeeping or related fieldplusthreeyears of relevantworkexperience
2.) Bachelorsdegree in accountingfinance or a related fieldearned by May 31 2026
The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other workauthorizationimmigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire andmaintaintheir work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment.UW-Superior is not an E-Verifyemployer;thereforeit cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension.If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.
DesirableQualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting
FamiliaritywithWorkday
Experience with grant management
Compensation& Benefits:Salary range for this position is:$56000 - $62000annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please see: ofWisconsin-Superioris a gold-level certified employer recognized byFamily Friendly Workplaces.
Starting Date:As soon as possible.
Contact Information:
Foradditionalinformation about UW-Superior visit;
Foradditionalinformation about this position contactAlex Koivistoat.
Application Process:
Review of all completeapplications willcommenceat8:00am onMay 18 2026and will continue until the positionis filled.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button to begin the application processor visit: willbepromptedto log in or createaWorkdayaccount to continue.
Important:The application includes only one attachment field.Please uploadall required documentsin that single fieldeither as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.
Applications will notbe consideredcomplete unless all required materialsaresubmitted.
1.) Cover Letter
2.) Resume
3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
UW-Superior A Superior Place:
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identities of final candidates must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General final candidates under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).
Employment will require a criminal background check and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at for a printed copy.
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.
