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The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a scientific center within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. WIPAC research focuses on exploring the high energy universe, including managing the operations of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. This position will act as the financial expert for WIPAC in Madison, WI. This role works closely with the Multifunctional Research Administrator and Administrative Associate Director to oversee WIPAC's finances. The Accountant will provide critical support to a dynamic team at WIPAC through duties such as reporting finances, processing financial transactions, and performing analyses of various funding sources. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and willing to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
As part of the administrative team, the hired individual will:
-reconcile monthly expenses and ensure codes meet UW and sponsor requirements in both the UW accounting system (WISER) and our shadow accounting system (MasterPiece)
-act as the department property administrator and purchasing card site manager
-analyze data and generate reports for internal and external stakeholders in accordance with established deadlines
-complete other projects as assigned
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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Math, or similar field
Required qualifications:
-Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
-Experience tracking and analyzing data
-Experience creating financial reports
-Strong attention to detail and accuracy
-Clear written and verbal communication
Preferred qualifications:
-Experience with UW financial systems including WISER, Cypress, Transact, and SFS
-Familiarity with earned value and work breakdown structures
-Experience tracking budgets and creating forecasts
-Familiarity with grants
-Ability to balance monthly spending of accounts
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary: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/)
To apply for this position, click the Apply Now button on the jobs.wisc.edu website. Applicants will be prompted to upload a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should reference job number 297721, and highlight experience,
knowledge and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration.
Christy Lowney
christy.lowney@wisc.edu
608-264-4100
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Accountant II(FN002) or Accountant III(FN003)
Department(s):A34-OVCR/WIPAC/WIPAC
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:297721-AS
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