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Universities of Wisconsin · 3 weeks ago

Budget Accountant

Superior, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

The University of Wisconsin Superior is seeking a Budget Accountant to develop budgetary projections and prepare financial reports. The role involves providing budgetary guidance, reviewing expenditures, and assisting in the development of operating policies and procedures.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops budgetary projections, budgets and prepares financial reports

Provides budgetary guidance to directors and managers

Reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with budgetary guidelines

Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives

Serves as a point of contact for staff providing budgetary information and guidance, answering questions, and responding to inquiries

Develops and monitors budgets and short and long-term budgetary projections

Analyzes, identifies, and makes recommendations for cost savings and funding options in alignment with working unit strategic initiatives and unit objectives

Conducts program and budget research, analyzes data, and prepares complex financial reports in accordance with established procedures and regulations

Performs general accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures

Ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions

Organizes, prepares, and updates basic 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

Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed

Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports

Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments

Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFinancial regulations knowledgeComplex financial management systemsBudgetingForecastingData modelingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills