Post-Award Accountant
$80,000–$80,000 year
On-siteMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$80,000–$80,000 yearEnterprise
Full TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Assist principal investigators with financial management of sponsored and non-sponsored funds, including day-to-day fiscal transactions and budget preparation. Process financial reporting and invoicing information, review expenditures for accuracy and allowability, and investigate discrepancies to ensure compliance with university policies and award terms. Serve as the Russell Labs SME for internal and external non-sponsored billing, providing expertise on procurement and allowable charges while collaborating with the Financial Manager and department administrators.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of financial management or post award accounting experience in a higher education, governmental or nonprofit setting
- Demonstrated experience preparing account reconciliations or financial schedules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and prior experience incorporating formulas (Lookups, Sumifs, Index, Match, etc.) into spreadsheets
- Associate degree in finance, accounting or business-related field
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business-related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal award compliance requirements and sponsor terms and conditions
- Demonstrated experience creating and analyzing financial reports
- Understanding of the full, post-award life cycle including expense and variance monitoring, no-cost extensions, re-budgeting, and closeout procedures
- Knowledge of UW Business & Finance or Research policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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