Business Services Associate

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Tennessee; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and holidays

Paid time off

Competitive insurance and retirement

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an experienced Business Services Associate (Accountant II) in the Financial Management Office of the Wisconsin School of Business. The role focuses on reviewing campus transactions in Workday, aligning with UW policies, and training staff on financial processes.

The position reports to the Director of Business Services and supports a high-energy, collaborative team dedicated to accurate reporting and customer service for UW units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of computer applications and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains automated financial systems and controls.
• Assists with reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports.
• Prepares and approves financial transactions and payments.
• Provides budgets and projections based on policies and procedures.
• Organizes and updates financial statements, journals, ledgers, and reports.
• Answers questions and provides accounting information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares and analyzes financial data, identifies discrepancies, and implements solutions.

Skills

Accounting

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

WISER

CashNet

ShopUW+

Expense reports

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 II

Job Summary:

The Financial Management Office (FMO) within the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) is seeking an experienced financial professional to join its Business Services team as a Business Services Associate (Accountant II). The Business Services Associate is part of a cohesive team that is the main Divisional resource that provides excellent customer services to our WSB units in helping to navigate policy and campus procedure while working with Campus Central Offices. This position reviews financial transactions within campus systems like Workday and works to align transactions with UW-Madison, UW System, and when applicable, Sponsor/Donor policies. The Business Services Associate also assists with training of departmental faculty and staff within WSB through one-on-one interactions and large group trainings. This is a great opportunity to expand experience in a divisional business office! This position will report to the Director of Business Services in WSB and reside in a high energy, collegial office. If this position sounds like a great fit with your experience, please apply today!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
• Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
• Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
• 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
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements solutions as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer applications, automated data analysis and data entry techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exemplary communication skills in a professional work setting.
• Demonstrated computer expertise with a variety of software programs.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing financial policy and procedure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in taking initiative and working independently.
• Experience in providing a positive customer experience.
• Knowledge of University, State, Federal and/or Nonfederal rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with University systems and processes such as Workday, WISER, CashNet, ShopUW+ and expense reports.
• Advanced working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite.

Education:

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field preferred.

Compensation:

The minimum salary for the position is $65,000. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

• benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits

Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Department:

Wisconsin School of Business, Financial Management Office

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).

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.

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. UW-Madison offers a wide range of professions that cover various interests and skill levels. We employ everything from accountants to arborists, chefs to custodians, editors to electricians, graphic designers to groundskeepers, HR associates to HVAC technicians, librarians to locksmiths, mechanics to medical assistants, painters to police officers, web designers to welders, and absolutely everything in between! No matter what you are looking for professionally, chances are you will not only find it but will thrive at it while working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Contact Information:

Caitlin Ziolkowski [e-mail] 608-263-2975 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.