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UW School of Medicine and Public Health · 14 hours ago

Accountant I

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an Accountant I to join its finance team. This role involves comprehensive financial management and transaction processing for departmental activities, including reimbursements, payments, and auditing of accounts.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments

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

Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures

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

Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections

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

Qualification

Advanced Excel skillsGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesExpense reimbursementsAccounts payableAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

At least 1 year experience in a role involving financial processes, such as expense reimbursements, accounts payable, or similar transactional work

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Demonstrated knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Associates Degree preferred; focus in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar field required

Preferred

Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Experience with Reimbursement & Expense Management

Benefits

Generous vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Competitive insurances and savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Company

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Founded in 1907

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.med.wisc.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Aisha Liebenow

HR Business Partner

Amanda Joncas, M.A.

Human Resources Business Partner

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