ASM Accountant

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As the ASM Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) by managing finances for student-led initiatives. Your job will involve helping both staff and student organizations with budgeting and purchasing needs. You won't just focus on numbers; you'll also provide advice on financial matters, helping students understand rules and policies related to their funds. Your work will help streamline purchasing processes and ensure that all financial activities comply with the university's guidelines.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing financial reports, monthly and year-end journal entries, and ledgers.
• Proficiency in using automated financial systems for recording and reporting transactions.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement solutions.
• Experience assisting with budgets and creating financial projections based on established policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to answer questions and provide information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or maintaining automated financial systems and recommending internal controls to ensure data integrity.
• Demonstrated ability in judgment, decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
• Familiarity with the state of Wisconsin and UW-Madison purchasing policy.
• Experience working within a higher education institution or a similar institutional environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and advisor for policy matters regarding ASM financial operations.
• Assist with smooth purchasing and budgeting for staff and student groups.
• Ensure all financial activities align with organizational standards and institutional regulations.
• Help student leaders and General Student Services Fund (GSSF) groups maximize their impact through sound fiscal management and education.
• 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/or approves financial transactions and payments
• Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements solutions as needed
• Assists and coordinates purchasing activities within ASM and GSSF groups, and advises students and staff on best financial practices
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• 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
• Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level