Accountant II at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Accountant II Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Accountant II Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the flagship urban campus of the University of Wisconsin System and committed to academic excellence with enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. One of the nation's top research universities (R-1 status), the Lubar College is a metropolitan business school of national distinction, accredited by the AACSB, and offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and Ph.D. degree programs. Additionally, our MBA and undergraduate programs are ranked regionally and nationally for excellence and the Lubar College hosts one of only five SAP University Competence Centers worldwide. With doctorates from some of the country's leading universities, full-time faculty bring an impressive range of expertise and are recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields with broad experience in business organizations and governmental bodies. Opportunities for research are abundant in this vibrant metropolitan area with both a strong presence of manufacturing and service operations. Located in Southeastern Wisconsin's commercial and industrial hub, Milwaukee is the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States and home to 1300+ manufacturing firms and 400+ engineering firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. Milwaukee is a vibrant and diverse area on the shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to beaches, a thriving cultural scene, championship sporting events, an expansive urban parks system, and hundreds of miles of bike lanes and paths. It is in the seventh most affordable metropolitan market in the country and offers a vibrant quality of life in a globally competitive region. Further information is available at our website: https://uwm.edu/business/ Key Job Responsibilities: Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements solutions as needed Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures Organizes, prepares, and updates 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 Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports Position Summary: The College Accountant provides professional accounting, financial reporting, budget monitoring, and financial analysis support for the Lubar College of Business (LCOB). Reporting to the Divisional Finance Officer, this position serves as a financial resource to College leadership, including the Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Directors, and other College personnel. The Accountant prepares and analyzes recurring and ad hoc financial reports; monitors budgets and financial activity; performs reconciliations; prepares accounting adjustments, costing allocations, payroll accounting adjustments, and journal entries; and assists with budget development, projections, and fiscal-year activities. The position reviews financial information for accuracy and completeness, researches discrepancies, recommends or initiates corrective action, and assists College leadership in understanding the financial status of College resources. This position monitors financial activities across program, gift, and grant fund