Position Vacancy ID:

89367-AS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:

Audit Coordinator

Official Title:

SR ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07BN) or ADMIN PROGRAM SPEC(R07DN) or ASSOC ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07FN)

Hiring Department:

A027000-GENERAL SERVICES/A0270/G SERV/RES SPONS PROGS

FTE:

100%

Anticipated Begin Date:

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Term:

This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelor's degree in business-related field is strongly preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Five (5) years of business, accounting or financial management experience which includes grant and contract experience. Audit experience strongly preferred.

Skills
- Ability to analyze, interpret and implement Federal, State, and University policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret University accounting systems operations and data.
- Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex situations and ideas through written communication and oral presentation.
- Ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
- Possess a proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Possess an aptitude and curiosity toward changing technologies that impact business processes.

License or Certificate:

Position Summary:

The Audit Coordinator provides support to Research and Sponsored Programs and the Schools and Colleges at the University by coordinating sponsored project audits, site visits, and financial investigations from Federal sponsors, nonfederal sponsors, internal and external auditors and others. The Audit Coordinator serves as the primary point person regarding the overall audit processes for extramural funds, providing leadership throughout the audit process. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling various audit related meetings, providing documentation and responses to auditor inquiries, reviewing and responding to draft audit findings, and organizing correspondence and reports. Additionally, the Audit Coordinator serves as the primary point person for subrecipient risk assessment and monitoring.

Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administration of the extramural research grants and contracts. RSP currently manages an open portfolio of over $4 Billion with annual expenditures greater than $1 Billion.

Contact:

Meghna Shah
meghna.shah@wisc.edu
608-263-2650
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:

Please upload a cover letter referring to your related work experiece and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. These materials should cover your experience and knowledge of accounting systems, auditing processes, communications, and project management.

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: 12 Jan 2017 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: 9 Feb 2017 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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