Accountant - Anesthesiology

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•$54,120•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Department of Anesthesiology Finance Associate Director, the Accountant I will undertake general accounting duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. This includes preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions. Partial remote work available after a training period has been completed. 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 Working knowledge of UW Workday UW Purchasing and other UW Financial Systems Knowledge of UW Health Oracle and financial systems Experience with purchasing, records management, financial reporting and financial policies Be part of a legacy—and a future—of innovation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Anesthesiology. Founded in 1927 as the first academic anesthesiology department in the U.S., we are leaders in clinical care, education, and research. Our team serves diverse communities across Dane County and the UW Health system, trains the next generation of anesthesiologists, and advances groundbreaking science from bench to bedside. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where every voice is valued. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking department, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft suite

Nice To Haves

2 Years of professional finance experience, highly preferred
UW background, highly preferred
UW Health background, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
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
Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections
Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed