Accountant I

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.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Accountant IJob Summary:The Business Services Office at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is looking for a motivated and team-oriented person to provide financial support and policy expertise in the areas of purchasing, travel and expense reimbursement, transaction review and approval, gift processing, property management, financial reporting and budget management. The person in this position will function both independently and within a team and perform highly responsible financial tasks under the general supervision of the Business Services Manager.This position executes and guides financial and accounting transactions for CALS in multiple finance functional areas. This role will be responsible for auditing and approving financial transactions, preparing financial reports and budget management. The incumbent participates in day-to-day financial operations of the college to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and reports and will guide other faculty and departmental staff. The position recommends and implements fiscal policies and participates in the development and implementation of new systems and processes to improve customer service, efficiency, and internal controls.The selected candidate will have:•             Excellent verbal and written communication skills•             Strong analytical skills•             Ability to exercise good judgment•             Ability to identify and solve problems•             Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills•             Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsKey Job Responsibilities:Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and proceduresPrepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as neededAssists in preparing budgets and financial projectionsAssists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reportsPrepares and/or approves financial transactions and paymentsOrganizes, 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 transactionsDepartment:Business ServicesCompensation:The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,00. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf Required Qualifications:Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software (google sheets). Examples of proficient use includes: formulas/functions; conditional formatting; pivot tables; filters or slicers; data validation, etc.Providing customer service to a variety of audiences (responding to inquiries; working with people of varying backgrounds; troubleshooting; follow-up; providing basic training; communicating technical concepts)Effectively and independently manage a high volume of varied tasks (e.g., organizing; prioritizing; consistently meeting deadlines; attention to detail; accuracy)Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of UW, State and Federal financial-related rules and regulationsExperience managing finances within an institution of higher educationExperience with financial component of WorkdayExperience organizing, interpreting, and analyzing financial dataEducation, training and/or experience with GAAP (Generally accepted Accounting Principles) and fund accountingEducation:Associate's 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 LetterResumePlease note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. All listed application materials must be received to be considered.Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.It’s important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.  The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.Additional Information:Criminal background check may be requiredOne-year evaluation period may be requiredWork Schedule:Normal hours are 7:45am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.  Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position. Contact Information:Sonia Parker, CALS HR Generalistsonia.parker@wisc.edu608-890-2547Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways thei