GRANTS AND CONTRACTS ACCOUNTANT

Job no: 200078-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:VCRGE/ADMIN/RSP
Location: Madison
Categories: Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Grant, Research, Contract Management

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.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, preferably in Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.

Minimum 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.).

Additional Information:

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department(s):

A340270-VCRGE/ADMIN/RSP

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

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 and prefix level will be determined based on skills and experience.

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. )

Official Title:

SR ACCOUNTANT(R10BN) or ACCOUNTANT(R10DN) or ASSOC ACCOUNTANT(R10FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

200078-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Nov 12 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications Close:Dec 15 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time