Post-Award Accountant

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Surgery is hiring a Post-Award Accountant for its Research Administration team. The role works directly with principal investigators and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. The position may directly process and/or approve accounting transactions, including cost transfers, procurement, subaward management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. The appointment is terminal and fixed-term for 24 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. Some work may be required in person at a designated campus location, while some may be performed remotely. The starting salary is $70,221 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurance and savings accounts, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant accounting experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes, including databases or queries.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of UW business policies and procedures.
• At least two years of accounting and post-award grants management experience at a public university.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with governmental accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and requirements.
• Ability to advise faculty and staff on policy, procedure, and technical applications related to post-award grants management, purchasing, and other financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Review financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts.
• Assist principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and direct day-to-day fiscal transactions.
• Facilitate fiscal award management tasks with UW RSP and complete UW Campus and SMPH requested financial tasks.
• Prepare and process financial reporting and/or invoicing information.
• Provide expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges.
• May directly process and/or approve accounting transactions, including cost transfers, procurement, subaward management, and other financial processing related to sponsored project management.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree