Accountant III

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Finance Associate Director of Property Control, this position supports the campus-wide policy and procedures associated with capital equipment recognition on the annual financial statements. The Property Control team members are part of the Financial Information Management Group of Business Services. This group works to support the proper accounting and attestation of financially recognized capital equipment values including guidance on capital cost valuations, physical inventories, loans, transfers, audits, dispositions, training, and analytics. The team is responsible for the consistent evaluation and maintenance of the asset management module of UW Madison's financial software in accordance with GAAP, Federal, State and UW System reporting requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed
• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments
• Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed
• Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
• Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions