ASM Accountant

University of Wisconsin-Madison

ASM Accountant at University of Wisconsin-Madison managing finances for student-led initiatives and advising on budgeting and purchasing needs.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact and advisor for policy matters regarding ASM financial operations
Assist with smooth purchasing and budgeting for staff and student groups
Ensure all financial activities align with organizational standards and institutional regulations
Help student leaders and General Student Services Fund (GSSF) groups maximize their impact through sound fiscal management and education
Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
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
Assists and coordinates purchasing activities within ASM and GSSF groups, and advises students and staff on best financial practices
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures
Experience in preparing and reviewing financial reports, monthly and year-end journal entries, and ledgers
Proficiency in using automated financial systems for recording and reporting transactions
Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement solutions
Experience assisting with budgets and creating financial projections based on established policies
Strong interpersonal skills to answer questions and provide information to both internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time off
competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
tax-advantaged savings accounts
participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial operationsbudgetingaccountingfinancial reportingjournal entriesreconciliationsfinancial analysisfiscal managementautomated financial systemsGAAP

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsadvisory skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsorganizational skills