Accountant I or II

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•$62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Accountant. This position will be part of a growing finance team in the Department of Radiology and will provide financial management and transaction processing. This position has a large portfolio and is the main resource for Department activities relating to reimbursements, payments, purchasing and tracking of all expenses. The position serves as the first point of contact for Department faculty staff for advice, direction, training, and problem resolution relating to financial transactions and processes. The work schedule is between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. While most work will be performed remotely, some tasks may require in person work at a designated campus location. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles listed in this posting: Accountant I or Accountant II. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administrative processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and maintaining supporting documentation.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience working in an academic or healthcare setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or Smartsheets, including complex formulas and pivot tables to create financial dashboards.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills with a customer service focus.

Responsibilities

Organizes, prepares, and updates 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
Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements solutions as needed