Post-Award Accountant

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Post-Award Accountant to manage sponsored projects funding portfolios. This role involves budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and providing financial support to faculty and researchers. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities to contribute to impactful research.

Benefits

Generous vacation and holidays

Competitive insurances and savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in accounting, business, mathematics, or finance required.
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience with research administration in an academic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs.
• Process and approve accounting transactions related to sponsored project management.
• Assist principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Post-Award Accountant to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic team and provide post-award grants administration support to faculty, researchers and trainee investigators in the Department. This position serves as the primary point of contact managing the sponsored projects funding portfolios for a group of Department of Pediatrics (DOP) investigators and staff. Responsibilities include working with principal investigators and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs, including processing and/or approving accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. Your work will directly support our exciting research in a culture where people and ideas thrive!

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/.

Responsibilities:
Works directly with principal investigator and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. May directly process and/or approve accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. May review and approve transactions on behalf of an intermediate unit or center.

• 25% Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions


• 25% Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information


• 15% Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges


• 20% Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts


• 15% May work on receipt and setup of sponsored awards and agreements, as well as providing information and support for proposal preparation

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Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

- Experience or coursework in accounting, business, mathematics, or finance required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, independent problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail and organization, and an outgoing and energetic service-oriented approach required.
- Experience with research administration (pre or post-award) in an academic setting and/or medical setting preferred.
- Experience with sponsored projects, financial policies, and systems in a higher education environment a plus.
- Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data a plus.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $67,500 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $67,500 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

Additional Information:

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Ashley Rupnow
[e-mail]
608-265-3961
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Post-AwardSPGCAccountDept/Cent(SC024)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/PEDIATRICS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

313651-AS

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