Senior Accountant

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a experienced accounting professional to assist with monthly and year-to-date financial reporting, audits, budgeting, payroll, and accounts payable. The role supports the Controller and handles confidential compensation information with discretion.

The candidate will work with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed assets systems, contributing to accurate financial statements and efficient processes in a healthcare finance environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience with month end close, reporting, AP, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end close process.
• Support annual audit, budget, payroll, and accounts payable.
• Serve as backup to the Controller.
• Review payroll and reconcile bank statements.
• Handle confidential compensation information and related parties.

Skills

Month end close

Financial reporting

Payroll

Accounts payable

General ledger

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Position Summary

Assists with the preparation of monthly and year to date financial reports and ensures their accuracy. Assists with annual audit, budget, payroll, and accounts payable. Serves as the backup to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Assists with month end close process
• Utilizes financial accounting systems including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll, and fixed assets
• Accounts payable system administrator
• Reviews payroll
• Reviews daily/monthly bank reconciliation
• Reviews policies and procedures to increase efficiency and consistency
• Recommends changes to process if appropriate
• Reconciles business insurance
• Assists with annual audit
• Assists with annual tax return
• Assists with annual budget
• Approves ACH payments to cover department absences
• Handles confidential information including compensation
• Interacts and assists related parties (UW) and UWHCD employees when necessary
• Completes external surveys as requested
• Other Accounting and Finance duties as requested

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 7 years recent experience in Accounting and Finance
• Experience and strong knowledge base in month end close and reporting, accounts payable, fixed assets, and payroll
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting