Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

SPGC Accountant I (Inst)

University of Wisconsin Madison

No sponsorshipDetected 22 days ago

StatisticsFinancial AnalysisAccountingAuditingERPHRHRISCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationCollaborationGAAPFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable

About the role

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.
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 interacts directly with project sponsors and subrecipients related to financial reporting, invoicing, payments, and auditing on behalf of the university to ensure compliance.

Works within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to establish awards, review expenditures, issue invoices, manage accounts receivable, and process post award modifications (15%)
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.

Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
Customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively among unique groups.
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).
We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Preferably in Business, Accounting, or closely related field.

The starting salary for this position is $68,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Within the cover letter, please address your education and/or experience with the following topics:

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%)

This listing is sourced directly from Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.