Universities of Wisconsin · 20 hours ago
Accountant I
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $58K/yr
2+ years expThe Universities of Wisconsin is seeking an Accountant I to join their Department of Business and Financial Services. This role is responsible for performing general accounting duties, ensuring accurate recording, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions, and assisting with budgeting and fiscal year-end activities.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
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
Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections
Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed
Prepare and maintain financial statements, journal entries (monthly and year-end), accounts, ledgers, and reports within an automated financial system to ensure accurate financial reporting
Analyze financial data and reports; identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions as appropriate
Reconcile accounting records and support sales tax and fiscal year-end reporting activities
Perform sales tax reporting, including monthly reconciliations, submission of payments to Accounts Payable, and filing returns with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Provide accounting guidance and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Assist in the preparation of budgets, financial projections, and financial analyses
Collaborate with campus departments and the supervisor to support operational needs, improve processes, and participate in special projects, including Workday optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business OR two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a closely related role
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and analysis
Experience providing client-facing customer service or consultation, including explaining financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance
Experience using an ERP system, such as PeopleSoft or Workday Financial Management
Experience preparing and analyzing financial records, including journal entries and reconciliations
Experience with fiscal year-end close, financial reporting, audits, or sales tax compliance
Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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