Accountant III

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, holidays and sick—l

Retirement benefits

Competitive insurance

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, is recruiting an Accountant III. The role leads and performs complex accounting tasks to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and operational success, supporting groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.

You will prepare detailed financial reports, develop and manage budgets, and design internal controls, while training colleagues to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of accounting, finance, or business administration experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with a diverse internal and external customer base.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed.
• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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.

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Accountant III

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, is recruiting an Accountant III. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Medicine is a fast-moving, mission-driven environment where talented professionals power groundbreaking research, exceptional patient care, and innovative education. As an Accountant III, you will play a key role in supporting the department’s mission by leading and performing complex accounting functions that ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and operational success. Responsibilities include preparing detailed financial and statistical reports, developing and managing complex budgets, and designing, documenting, and maintaining internal controls that safeguard the integrity of financial transactions and reporting. As a trusted resource, you will provide training, guidance, and expertise to colleagues to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement. If you are energized by solving complex challenges, making a meaningful impact, and collaborating with dedicated professionals in a culture that values excellence, innovation, and teamwork, you will find exceptional opportunities to grow and thrive while supporting work that improves the health and well-being of communities across Wisconsin and beyond.

• 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.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration

• Excellent organizational skills and techniques. Ability to work independently, prioritize work duties, and demonstrate effective time management skills.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Office of Administration

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $60,000; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of accounting, finance, or business administration experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a clear, business-like, and courteous manner with a diverse internal and external customer base.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Workday

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Contact Information:

Michelle Dickrell, [e-mail] 608-262-5609

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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