University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Research Accountant

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$80kDetected 2 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingHRISResearchLeadershipProblem SolvingFinancial Reporting

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88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.

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Employer immigration record

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 7 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 1 Department of Labor filing, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Green-card follow-through: 17%

Of 6 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 5 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 503 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

1 transfer filing in the last year, covering 1 worker. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.

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About the role

  • The position works closely with PIs, the Divisional Finance Officer, College leadership, departmental personnel, and the UWM Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
  • UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
  • We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution.

Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive post-award financial management support for an assigned portfolio of sponsored projects.
  • Identify financial concerns proactively and work with PIs, the Divisional Finance Officer, OSP, and other appropriate personnel to develop and implement solutions.
  • Sponsored Project Accounting, Payroll, and Effort Support - 30%
  • Support PIs and College personnel with effort reporting and related financial processes, including identifying discrepancies between payroll distributions and anticipated or certified effort.
  • Monitor and document cost-share commitments and related financial activity when applicable.
  • Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for sponsored-project financial transactions and adjustments.
  • PI Support, Compliance, and Coordination with OSP - 15%
  • Collaborate with OSP Grant Accountants and other central University offices to resolve post-award financial questions and issues.
  • Develop guidance, tools, or training materials that assist PIs and College personnel in effectively managing sponsored-project finances.

Requirements

  • Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least two years professional experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, sponsored-project administration, or a related area.
  • Coordinate College-initiated financial actions with OSP when central review, approval, or institutional action is required.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Two years' experience with post-award financial management of sponsored projects, including activities such as budget monitoring, financial reporting, projections, expenditure review, or account reconciliation.
  • Two years' experience with accounting activities related to sponsored projects, such as payroll accounting, effort reporting, costing allocations, cost transfers, journal entries, or other financial adjustments.
  • Two years' Experience providing financial guidance, budget analysis, or financial reporting directly to faculty, principal investigators, project directors, or similar stakeholders.
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.
  • Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and resume addressing your professional level work experience.
  • Your cover letter and resume must address your qualifications, experience, and knowledge as it specifically relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications and why you are interested in applying for this position.
  • Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Compensation

  • $75,000 - $80,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience).
  • Develop projections and forecasts of sponsored-project expenditures through the project period, including anticipated salary, fringe benefits, student support, supplies, equipment, subawards, and other commitments.

Benefits

  • Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
  • This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ect transactions for appropriate funding, accounting classification, documentation, and consistency with University and sponsor requirements
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