Accountant

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) is seeking an Accountant to manage financial transactions, reimbursements, report preparation, and assist with budgeting and forecasting for both sponsored and non-sponsored funds. WEI, located at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is dedicated to collaborative energy research, aiming to develop sustainable and accessible energy solutions. It also hosts the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), focused on creating economically viable and environmentally sustainable biofuels and bioproducts. The ideal candidate will be organized, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrate an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented approach. This position offers flexibility, allowing for full or part-time employment (80-100%) and is ongoing/renewable.

Requirements

Two years of relevant work experience
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail as demonstrated by application materials
Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work independently as well as demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Customer service orientated and ability to work collaboratively amongst varying groups

Nice To Haves

Experience at UW-Madison using financial and research administration software such as ShopUW+, RAMP and WISER/Workday
Experience with fund accounting
Experience in a university research environment
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and other sponsor regulations related to sponsored projects
Experience analyzing budgets and interpreting contracts, regulations, and guidelines
Ability to think critically and resolve problems
Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Responsibilities

Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
Acts as back-up contact for capital equipment purchased on GLBRC grant funds for tagging, reporting, and auditing purposes
Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
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
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