Accountant I

Requirements

• Knowledge of UW, State and Federal financial-related rules and regulations
• Experience managing finances within an institution of higher education
• Experience with financial component of Workday
• Experience organizing, interpreting, and analyzing financial data
• Education, training and/or experience with GAAP (Generally accepted Accounting Principles) and fund accounting
• 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 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 into the one attachment field. All listed application materials must be received to be considered.
• Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
• It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be

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Additional Information

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Accountant I Job Summary: The Business Services Office at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is looking for a motivated and team-oriented person to provide financial support and policy expertise in the areas of purchasing, travel and expense reimbursement, transaction review and approval, gift processing, property management, financial reporting and budget management. The person in this position will function both independently and within a team and perform highly responsible financial tasks under the general supervision of the Business Services Manager. This position executes and guides financial and accounting transactions for CALS in multiple finance functional areas. This role will be responsible for auditing and approving financial transactions, preparing financial reports and budget management. The incumbent participates in day-to-day financial operations of the college to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and reports and will guide other faculty and departmental staff. The position recommends and implements fiscal policies and participates in the development and implementation of new systems and processes to improve customer service, efficiency, and internal controls. The selected candidate will have: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong analytical skills - Ability to exercise good judgment - Ability to identify and solve problems - Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Key Job Responsibilities: 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 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 Department: Business Services

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