Budget Accountant

University of Wisconsin Stout • Superior, WI

4d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Develops budgetary projections, budgets and prepares financial reports. Provides budgetary guidance to directors and managers. Reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with budgetary guidelines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of financial regulations for a variety of funding sources.
• Knowledge of and experience with complex computer-based financial management systems.
• Ability to analyze and explain financial data, rules, and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of data modeling.
• Must meet one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field plus relevant professional experience
• This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship.
• A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multifaceted Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
• Serves as a point of contact for staff providing budgetary information and guidance, answering questions, and responding to inquiries
• Develops and monitors budgets and short and long-term budgetary projections
• Analyzes, identifies, and makes recommendations for cost savings and funding options in alignment with working unit strategic initiatives and unit objectives
• Conducts program and budget research, analyzes data, and prepares complex financial reports in accordance with established procedures and regulations
• Performs general accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions.
• 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.
• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
• For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees