Accountant - Financial Services - 13464

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1. Perform review, maintenance or correction of data coming from other system’s entries to general ledger.  This includes direct retros, JVs, upload review and correction, etc.  It is expected that this position will have a working understanding of the specific campus systems such that s/he can assist in researching problems identified, troubleshoot department issues, and work with IT Liaison on query development and review;
2. Back up for running PeopleSoft PayCycle Manager.  Review all payments (ACH and checks) and provide daily checks to Financial Specialists for distribution;
3. Assist with end user training on WISDM, queries, or nVision reports as needed;
4. Assist with implementation of new initiatives related to the GL, such as Peoplesoft upgrades or enhancements, payroll interface, etc.;
5. Assist with fiscal year end closeout procedures as they relate to systems for which maintenance and correction is performed. Perform necessary year-end closing entries;
6. Develop and maintain written policies and procedures for functions relating to general ledger;
7. Comply with all University of Wisconsin Systems Work Rules including safe work practices, and be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

1. Prepare campus GAAP reports or other financial reports related to areas of work, or for those identified by the Assistant Controller;
2. Prepare, interpret and analyze financial transactions or reports and resolve problems with campus administrative personnel.  Develop special adhoc reports for management, campus personnel, UW System Administration or others, as requested;
3. Perform analysis on target areas identified by the Controller or Asst Controller.  Work with department staff as needed to evaluate issues and impacts on GL or financial reports, internal controls, assist in implementing change that will improve processes or accuracy of transactions. 

1. Back up process for recording and transferring private scholarship information to the Financial Aid office for disbursement to students.  Review scans and link scholarships;
2. Reconcile GL financial aid expenses – financial aid processing, student account transactions, and GL posting.  Ensure all transactions are posted, and funds have been requested/received to cover aid disbursed.  Process request for any return of funds needed;
3. Complete monthly and fiscal year end reconciliation processes to ensure compliance and timely and accurate filing of year end reports;
   Assist in completion of annual FISAP for Perkins, SEOG, Pell, Workstudy;
4. Assist in development of alternative payment plans.  Research, evaluate, complete analysis of coordination efforts with current student system, identify possible solutions and practices needed to implement and maintain alternatives to current plan.

1. Access daily activity reports, monthly bank statements, and information needed to reconcile the bank accounts.  A financial specialist will generally prepare the reconciliations, but as backup, complete the reconciliation if needed;
2. Review completed bank reconciliations monthly and ensure corrections identified are processed as needed.  If preparing the reconciliation, forward to Controller for review;
3. Prepare required contingent cash reports and process merchant account statements; 
4. Assist with obtaining and maintenance of PCI compliance documents for merchant accounts.

1. Contribute to the development and distribution of Financial Services memos and other informational and accounting policies and procedures;
2. Identify processes that could be automated to provide efficient, accurate and cost effective accounting for the campus;
3. Complete special projects as assigned by the Controller.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited post-secondary college/university;
• Demonstrated strong computer aptitude and skills,

• Minimum 2 years professional accounting experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility.

• Exceptional computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel  and ability to be quickly learn new systems;
• Strong aptitude for understanding and analyzing automated accounting systems and data;
• Proficient in the development of computer queries to extract accurate data and reports;
• Knowledge of financial regulations for funding sources (PR, GPR, Fed, etc);
• Strong ability to interpret and analyze financial data from accounting systems and rules and regulations to create reports, complete reconciliations, prepare projections, calculate rates, etc.;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP;
• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Resume;
• Cover letter describing your work experience as it relates to this position;
• 3 supervisory references to be provided if requested