"Accountant I"

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant I to analyze, process, and audit a variety of department financial transactions. Some examples include auditing of travel and expense reimbursements for the department, all purchasing card transactions, and ShopUW+ requests. The Accountant I will also perform financial analysis and assist with financial reports/reconciliations for the department. The Accountant I will interact with all employee types in the department to assist with purchases and to ensure that travel expenses are compliant. This position will work with a diverse set of funding sources and evolving set of rules, regulations, and business practices imposed by the University, UWMF, and department policies. The current team consists of a Financial Specialist III, two Accountant II positions, and two Financial Analyst II positions, who all report to the Finance Associate Director.

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be given first consideration:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Independent problem solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and organization

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Fiscal. The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/.

Compensation: 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.

Required Qualifications: Accounting Financial Systems experience; Preparing journal entries & financial reporting experience; Excel experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Accounting experience in a healthcare setting.

Education: 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. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Cover Letter and 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 on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver.

Contact Information: Ashley Rupnow, ashley.rupnow@pediatrics.wisc.edu, 608-265-3961.