Accountant

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Accountant I to support division-wide policy and procedures in the Libraries. This role involves performing fiscal management, accounting, and budgeting activities, including financial reporting and managing financial transactions across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed (15%)
• Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections (5%)
• Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports (15%)
• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments (35%)
• 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 (15%)
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures (15%)

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting, finance, or related areas
• Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet software
• Experience in Workday
• Experience working in public sector

Benefits

• 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.
• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

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