Accountant I

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an Accountant 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.

• 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

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research

Since we began our academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard for reproductive health education, research, clinical care, and advocacy. Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are all unified in leading reproductive health forward. As leaders, our vision is of a department propelled by a shared commitment to improving reproductive health across each of our mission areas. We recognize that connection and collaboration between disciplines is crucial and that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.

The starting salary for the position is $50,000; 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

• 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)

• 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

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

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 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 visas. The 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.

Alex Scaffidi, aascaffidi@wisc.edu, 608.262.7480

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