Non-Sponsored Accounts Receivable Accountant

The mission of the Division of Business Services (DoBS) is to support UW-Madison's institutional responsibilities of higher education and research. Business Services offers a broad range of services and transaction processing to campus, including accounting, internal auditing, risk management, purchasing, materials distribution and surplus property management, and tuition and student loan services.

Located in the Division of Business Services, Accounting Services - Financial Information Management, provides financial services and management for UW-Madison, including the processing and reporting of accounting data. The department develops and implements financial policies and procedures for university-wide business processes for compliance with tax laws and other Federal and State regulations.

This position will function under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for Non-Sponsored Accounts Receivable and Billing within the Business Services department for UW Madison. This position will review and generate bills into invoices, prepare deposits and apply payments and update or create new customers as requested. This position will also provide customer service to external and internal customers on invoice status, payment inquiries, etc. This position will support campus users of the Accounts Receivable and Billing Peoplesoft modules on how to navigate and use the systems. This position will follow many UW policies and procedures governing accounts receivable and billing.

• 5% 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
• 5% Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed
• 5% Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• 35% Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• 50% Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments

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Required
Associate's Degree

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Required:
- A strong understanding in accounts receivable transactions and processing.
- Experience engaging and managing internal and external customer relationships and a strong ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Demonstrates extensive detail-orientation, research and problem-solving abilities

Preferred:
- Prior Accounts Receivable experience.
- Highly proficient using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Desktop environment
- Knowledge of University, State, Federal and/or Nonfederal rules and regulations
- Familiarity with University financial systems such as SFS and WISER.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. May need to go into the office periodically.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To begin the application process, click the "Apply Now" button.

To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter and resume. Cover letters may be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Thus, your cover letter should address your qualifications for the position.

Phoua Khang
phoua.khang@wisc.edu
608-263-3738
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Accountant I(FN001)

A03-BUSINESS SERVICES/ACCT/FIN INFO MGMT

Academic Staff-Renewable

313671-AS