Accountant III

Universities of Wisconsin•River Falls, WI

About The Position

Provides comprehensive financial oversight and accounting support for Athletics and associated program areas. Oversee complex financial transactions, budget preparation, reconciliation, revenue management, cash handling, compliance reporting, and internal financial controls. Serves as a financial resource to department leadership and coaching staff while ensuring compliance with institutional, NCAA, Foundation, and federal reporting requirements. Collaborate with central Accounting and Budget Office to ensure compliance with campus and system requirements. This position will report to the Budget Director, with a dotted supervisory line to the Athletic Director.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams
Demonstrated competence in compliance with internal budget controls
Proven ability to build relationships and communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing Workday Platform
Proven track record of working in Higher Education or the Public Sector

Responsibilities

Leads and executes development, organization, preparation, and updating complex financial statements, journals, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports of team budgets, Athletics administrative budgets, and Foundation accounts.
Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed.
Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures.
Facilitates training and provides financial guidance to management and staff.
Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments.
Forecasts budget balances and recommend corrective action as needed.
Assists with NCAA tournament and hosting budgets, which includes tracking and reconciling NCAA tournament expenses.
Assists with preparation, review, and data entry for the federally required Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report.
Ensures compliance with fundraising and raffle regulations.
Assists with the generation and management of purchase orders, including standing purchase orders.
Reviews and coordinates, vendor invoices and payments.
Assists with setup and reconciliation of cash drawers for concessions and event operations.
Assists with deposits and reconciliation of revenue for Athletics, Falcon Center, and facility rentals.