- Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records,
identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements
solutions as needed
- 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
- Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and
payments
- Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing
data and established policies and procedures
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information
to internal and external stakeholders according to established
policies and procedures
- Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal
entries, schedules, and reports
Department:
College of Health Professions and Sciences - CHPS Business
Office
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is expected to be
$61,200-$73,000. The final offer will be contingent upon the
knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the
selection process.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or
Bachelor's Degree with demonstrated work experience in Accounting
and Financial Analysis.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting and
budgeting.
- Experience with MS Office.
- Professional and effective written and oral communication
skills as demonstrated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in business, finance, or related field
- Proficiency with financial software and systems (specifically
Excel, Workday)
- Demonstrated financial and analytical work experience.
- Related experience with UW System or other complex work
environment .
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or Bachelor's
Degree with demonstrated work experience in Accounting and
Financial Analysis.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide (1)
a cover letter that addresses your professional level work
experience as it relates to all required and preferred
qualifications (2) a resume .
PLEASE NOTE: cover letter and resume will need to be uploaded to
the same area in the application or combined into one
document.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all
required documents prior to submitting the online application to
ensure full consideration Additional documents submitted aside from
a cover letter and resume will not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to
ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they
meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not
meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three
professional/supervisor references through an external reference
checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates
being notified.
Contact Information:
Amal Afifa
aiafifa@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Accountant-II_JR10013967.
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