Campus Division Accountant II — Budget & GAAP

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Colleges is seeking a collaborative Division Accountant to support campus departments with financial management, account reconciliation, and GAAP compliance. The role targets an early-career professional aiming to grow in higher education and public-sector accounting.

You will work within the Accounting Services department to prepare complex financial statements, manage budgets, and provide guidance across campus while ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience (1–3 years with a bachelor’s degree).
• Experience using an ERP or automated financial system (Workday/Oracle/SAP) and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff.
• Prepares and analyzes complex financial statements, journals, ledgers, and reports.
• Monitors financial systems, documents controls, and ensures data integrity.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or higher in accounting

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Job description

The University of Wisconsin Colleges is seeking a collaborative Division Accountant to support campus departments with financial management, account reconciliation, and GAAP compliance. The role targets an early-career professional aiming to grow in higher education and public-sector accounting.

You will work within the Accounting Services department to prepare complex financial statements, manage budgets, and provide guidance across campus while ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial