Accountant III

University of Wisconsin Stout • Oshkosh, WI

9d • $65,000

About The Position

Performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to others, develops and/or manages complex budgets, and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar, with focus in accounting

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years' experience working as an accountant or auditor
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience with ERP systems, including PeopleSoft and/or WorkDay

Responsibilities

• 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
• Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees