SPGC Accountant I (Inst)

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for the administration of extramural research grants and contracts. RSP manages a portfolio of over $4 Billion with annual awards exceeding $1.5 Billion. This research administration position involves the financial administration and accounting of grants and contracts awarded to the university by Federal and Non-Federal sources. The role includes performing complex accounting duties, preparing and submitting financial reports and invoices, monitoring accounts receivable, processing payments, and delivering training. The position will collaborate with campus representatives to monitor, interpret, analyze, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. It also involves direct interaction with project sponsors and subrecipients regarding financial reporting, invoicing, payments, and auditing 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

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%)
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%)