SPGC Accountant I (Inst)

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

20d • $63,000

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administration of the extramural research grants and contracts to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. RSP currently manages an open portfolio of over $4 Billion with annual awards over $1.5 Billion. The duties and responsibilities of this research administration position include the financial administration and accounting of grants and contracts awarded to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by Federal and Non-Federal sources. This position will perform complex accounting duties, prepare and submit financial reports and invoices, monitor accounts receivable, process payments, and deliver training to others. They will collaborate with campus representatives to monitor, interpret, analyze, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. This position interacts directly with project sponsors and subrecipients related to financial reporting, invoicing, payments, and auditing on behalf of the university to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
• Independent decision-making.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively among unique groups.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to teach others and adjust to change.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, University, State, Federal, and/or Non-Federal rules and regulations related to sponsored programs (i.e. Uniform Guidance, governmental cost accounting practices and principles).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sponsored project award management.
• Experience with creating, interpreting, and analyzing financial reports.
• Experience with complex financial systems and office software (Workday, Microsoft products, Perceptive Content, etc.).
• Experience with Workday and RAMP

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, interprets, and processes complex extramural award actions to ensure financial requirements per federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations are followed on behalf of the institution (25%)
• Audits and approves financial transactions such as subaward invoices, PI transfers, refunds, payments, cost transfers and fiscal closeout of awards and projects (20%)
• Answers questions and advises campus stakeholders of correct processes and procedures for award management (25%)
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports and invoices, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts (15%)
• Works within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to establish awards, review expenditures, issue invoices, manage accounts receivable, and process post award modifications (15%)

Benefits

• This position will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

What This Job Offers

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