Accountant II

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Accountant II supporting rural healthcare grants, budgets, reporting, and transactions at UW–Madison. Improving financial controls and operations for programs serving Wisconsin healthcare providers.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance within regulated environments. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools for data analysis and financial transactions while ensuring accuracy and integrity in reporting.

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Accounting ExperienceBudgeting and Financial ProjectionsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsFinancial Reporting and Reconciliations

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Hard Skills

AccountingBookkeepingFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementReconciliationsJournal EntriesComplex Financial ReportingData AnalysisAutomated Financial SystemsGrant Management Accounting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedEmpathy in EngagementProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelGoogle SheetsSmartsheetsWorkdayZoomTeams

Industry Keywords

Federal GrantsState GrantsHealthcare FacilitiesRegulated EnvironmentUniversity Financial Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial support to program managers and the director managing federal and state grants, a fee-for-service program, and smaller funds
Liaise with the School of Medicine and Public Health and campus on financial reporting, budget management, invoicing, transaction tracking, travel and expense reimbursement, purchasing, event payments and refunds, and gift processing
Execute and guide financial and accounting transactions across multiple finance functional areas
Create and review financial transactions and prepare financial reports and budgets
Participate in day-to-day financial operations to ensure accurate transactions and reports
Guide other staff where needed
Recommend and implement fiscal policies and help develop and implement systems and processes improving customer service, efficiency, and internal controls
Organize, prepare, and update financial statements, journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports
Analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies, recommending and implementing solutions
Prepare budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
Develop and maintain automated financial systems and recommend controls for reliability and data integrity
Answer accounting-related questions for internal and external stakeholders
Assist with accounting and review reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
Prepare and/or approve financial transactions and payments

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial duties, including budgeting, financial projections, reconciliations, journal entries, and complex financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or Smartsheets, including complex formulas and pivot tables for financial dashboards
Strong oral and written communication skills for explaining complex financial data
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and follow through independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex budgets and financial transactions
Willingness to investigate invoices, charges, and payments, identify discrepancies, and facilitate timely resolution
Ability to interpret and apply financial regulations and compliance policies
Detail-oriented commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting
Ability to work with high-level professionals in healthcare facilities and engage empathetically across rural, small-town, tribal, and urban cultural settings
Experience in a highly regulated environment such as a university or government organization preferred
Relevant-sector experience preferred
Familiarity with financial management of grants and complex award-management accounting preferred
Experience with online enterprise applications such as Workday preferred
Experience with complex automated accounting systems and processes, including databases and queries, preferred
Experience with Zoom and Teams preferred
University sponsorship is unavailable; must maintain eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
Employment may require a criminal background check
References may be requested from final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Employee well-being and inclusive workplace initiatives
Accommodation support during the hiring process