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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Accountant I
Job Summary:
Under the oversight and general supervision of the Director of Business Operations, the incumbent will serve as an Accountant I or II, supporting a $200+ million, 23 sport NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Program which supports over 750 student-athletes. The incumbent will be responsible for daily accounting tasks, including a portion of our revenue management, processing expense reports and reporting, for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Principal Duties:
* Primary duties include processing any revenue transactions needed, processing reports and other transactions, creating purchase orders, reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reporting
* Organizes, prepares, and updates financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
* Assist the department in a variety of monthly and annual financial reporting activities, including but not limited to: engaging with external and internal audit; developing and analyzing department, campus, and external reporting.
* Assist with training and guiding staff in processing procedures
* Answer questions and provide accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
* Investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions
* Assist with quarterly and annual budget review.
* Assist with establishing and maintaining effective internal controls.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
- Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections
- Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
- Organizes, prepares, and updates basic financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed
- Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
Department:
Wisconsin Athletics, Business Office
Compensation:
The typical salary range for Accountant I is $50,000 - $60,000, and the typical salary range for Accountant II is $63,000 - $70,000, depending on qualifications and experience. There may be flexibility for highly qualified candidates.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.
More Benefits information can be found here.
Required Qualifications:
Accountant I:
- Entry-level to two years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Ability to reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and process financial transactions.
- Experience using spreadsheets and financial management systems.
- Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
Accountant II:
- Three or more years of professional accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independence, sound judgment, and initiative in identifying and resolving accounting issues.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements effective solutions.
- Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Ability to provide guidance, training, and consultation to departmental staff on financial matters.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Experience analyzing financial data and preparing complex financial reports and reconciliations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using University financial applications and databases (e.g., Workday)
- Familiarity with state statutes, University policies, and NCAA financial regulations.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other business-related field required; Master’s or post-secondary degree preferred.
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- Resume
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Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Kayla Weisensel at kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
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