Assistant Director of Business Operations

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the oversight and general supervision of the Director of Business Operations, the incumbent will serve as an Accountant I or II, supporting a $200+ million, 23 sport NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Program which supports over 750 student-athletes. The incumbent will be responsible for daily accounting tasks, including a portion of our revenue management, processing expense reports and reporting, for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Requirements

• Accountant I: Entry-level to two years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and process financial transactions.
• Experience using spreadsheets and financial management systems.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Accountant II: Three or more years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independence, sound judgment, and initiative in identifying and resolving accounting issues.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements effective solutions.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance, training, and consultation to departmental staff on financial matters.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Experience analyzing financial data and preparing complex financial reports and reconciliations.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other business-related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or post-secondary degree preferred.
• Experience using University financial applications and databases (e.g., Workday).
• Familiarity with state statutes, University policies, and NCAA financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Processing any revenue transactions needed, processing reports and other transactions, creating purchase orders, reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reporting.
• 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.
• Assist the department in a variety of monthly and annual financial reporting activities, including but not limited to: engaging with external and internal audit; developing and analyzing department, campus, and external reporting.
• Assist with training and guiding staff in processing procedures.
• Answer questions and provide accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures.
• Investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Assist with quarterly and annual budget review.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections.
• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments.
• Organizes, prepares, and updates basic 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 analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed.
• Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

What This Job Offers

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