Position Vacancy ID:
97182-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Grants and Contracts Accountant

Official Title:
SR ACCOUNTANT(R10BN) or ACCOUNTANT(R10DN) or ASSOC ACCOUNTANT(R10FN)

Hiring Department(s):
A340270-VCRGE/ADMIN/RSP

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
FEBRUARY 09, 2019

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $42,167 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field is strongly preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Required Qualifications:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
3. Independent decision-making.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively among unique groups.
6. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
7. Ability to teach others and adjust to change.
8. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
9. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, University, State, Federal, and/or Non-Federal rules and regulations related to sponsored programs (i.e. Uniform Guidance, governmental cost accounting practices and principles).

Preferred:
1. Experience with sponsored project award management.
2. Experience with creating, interpreting, and analyzing financial reports.
3. Experience with complex financial systems and office software (PeopleSoft, Microsoft products, Perceptive Content, etc.).

Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience.

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administration of the extramural research grants and contracts to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. RSP currently manages an open portfolio of over $4 Billion with annual awards over $1 Billion. The duties and responsibilities of this research administration position include the financial administration and accounting of grants and contracts awarded to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by Federal and Non-Federal sources.

Additional Information:


Contact:
Kelly Marks
kelly.marks@wisc.edu
608-262-5802
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position. Within the cover letter, please address your education and/or experience with the following topics, as applicable, and how the education and/or experience was gained:

- Maintaining effective working relationships (e.g. team collaboration)
- Interpreting, enacting and/or informing others of policies and procedures
- Administering sponsored awards, Federal and/or Non-Federal
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or its application to governmental accounting

Salary will be determined based on skills and experience.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: Jan 7 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 4 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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