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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) · 1 month ago

Finance and Accounting Analyst

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$62K/yr - $62K/yr

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is dedicated to advancing scientific research at UW-Madison. The Finance and Accounting Analyst will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial information, analyzing data, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports to support strategic initiatives.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Maureen Miner

Responsibilities

Track important details, ensure data integrity, and maintain reporting functionality for an accounting team

Build effective relationships with internal and external key partners to deliver accurate accounting and finance related reports

Apply your accounting and finance knowledge and experience both independently and within a team environment

Manage multiple priorities with flexibility and confidence

Work with minimal supervision to accomplish projects

Prepare the payments of shared royalties to inventors, UW-Madison laboratories and departments, and other institutions. Review and analyze license agreements to verify accurate receipts from licensees and payments of shared royalties

Maintain accounting files for general ledger entries, check registers, bank statements and invoice batches; analyze records for financial close and the annual audit

Process and reconcile bank accounts and journal entries; prepare and review receipt batches and deposits

Process, reconcile, and review the investment portfolio, including quarterly and annual fee calculations, annual adjustments, reports, and analytics, including for the annual audit

Review and analyze procedures and provide recommendations for improvements to accounting and reporting processes; update internal control documentation as needed

Communicate openly with staff to foster an efficient and collaborative work environment

Qualification

Accounting principlesAnalytical skillsReporting skillsAccounting systemsFinancial statementsBachelor's degree in accountingFinanceTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

Strong knowledge of accounting principles (Assets vs. liabilities, debits/credits, expense vs. revenue, etc.) and accounting systems

Analytical and reporting skills, including understanding financial statements and budgets

Teamwork through effective communication and trust-building across identities of key partners

Innovation by solving problems creatively and integrating diverse perspectives

Accountability to follow through on commitments, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage sensitive and financial information with confidentiality

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent education and experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, domestic partner coverage, generous paid time off (including volunteer and voting time), parental leave, employer-funded retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and wellness programs.

Inclusive and flexible work environment, including hybrid options, paid on-site parking and bus passes, and professional development opportunities.

Company

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)

As the designated technology transfer organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, WARF partners with companies all over the world to move university discoveries to the marketplace, improving the lives of millions.

Founded in 1925