Business Services Associate
About The Position
The Financial Management Office (FMO) within the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) is seeking an experienced financial professional to join its Business Services team as a Business Services Associate (Accountant II). The Business Services Associate is part of a cohesive team that is the main Divisional resource that provides excellent customer services to our WSB units in helping to navigate policy and campus procedure while working with Campus Central Offices. This position reviews financial transactions within campus systems like Workday and works to align transactions with UW-Madison, UW System, and when applicable, Sponsor/Donor policies. The Business Services Associate also assists with training of departmental faculty and staff within WSB through one-on-one interactions and large group trainings. This is a great opportunity to expand experience in a divisional business office! This position will report to the Director of Business Services in WSB and reside in a high energy, collegial office.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Associate’s Degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of computer applications, automated data analysis and data entry techniques.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Exemplary communication skills in a professional work setting.
- Demonstrated computer expertise with a variety of software programs.
- Experience interpreting and analyzing financial policy and procedure.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in taking initiative and working independently.
- Experience in providing a positive customer experience.
- Knowledge of University, State, Federal and/or Nonfederal rules and regulations.
- Familiarity with University systems and processes such as Workday, WISER, CashNet, ShopUW+ and expense reports.
- Advanced working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
- Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
- Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
- Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and 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
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
- Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements solutions as needed
Benefits
- generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
- competitive insurances and savings accounts
- retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
