Accountant II (Division Accountant)

UWPKS University of Wisconsin Parkside; United States; In loco; USD 58.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UW-Parkside is seeking an Accountant II (Division Accountant) to join Accounting Services. The role focuses on preparing and analyzing financial statements, journals, ledgers, and reports, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions in an automated system.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher in accounting or related field, 3-5 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP is preferred.

Competenze

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience (1-3 years with a bachelor's degree).
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or automated financial system, such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.

Mansioni

• Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
• Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, 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 reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed
• Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
• Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments
• Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures

Formazione

Associate degree or higher in accounting or a closely related field

Strumenti

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title: Accountant II (Division Accountant)

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Accountant II

Department: Accounting Services

Compensation: $58,000-$60,000

Education: Associate's Degree or comparable experience

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
• Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, 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 reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed
• Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
• Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments
• Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or a closely related field
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience (1-3 years with a bachelor's degree)
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or automated financial system, such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field
• Accounting experience in higher education, government, or another public-sector or nonprofit setting, including fund accounting
• Experience with Workday Financials
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-accountants

Eligibility

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without university sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position, including H-1B, L-1, TN, or F-1 visa extensions (such as OPT or STEM OPT).

Contact Information

Marybeth Meyer ([e-mail])

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

Reasonable Accommodations

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

Parkside Crime Statistics Report

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here.

Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at [phone] for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree - with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.