Accountant II

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Accountant II supporting budgeting, reporting, transactions, and research finance for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Primarily campus-based with hybrid work considered after initial training.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $61,200 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budget development, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. Proficient in financial analysis and the use of financial software, particularly Excel and Workday, to support complex financial transactions and improve processes.

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Budget DevelopmentFinancial ReportingAccounts PayableFinancial AnalysisExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementBudgetingAccounts ReceivableFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingJournal EntriesReconciliationsAutomated Financial SystemsComplex Financial TransactionsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Financial RecordsPost-Award Research SupportProcess ImprovementsUW System ExperienceComplex Work Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide broad division-level financial support for the College of Health Professions and Sciences
Support budget development, management, and reporting
Manage accounts payable and receivable
Provide post-award research support and reporting
Manage funds and process, review, approve, and advise on complex financial transactions
Maintain financial records and provide administrative processing support
Provide customer service to faculty and staff for divisional financial management
Recommend controls and process improvements and troubleshoot complex financial errors
Develop and maintain automated financial systems
Prepare and analyze financial data, reports, and records; identify discrepancies and implement solutions
Prepare and update financial statements, journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports
Prepare and/or approve financial transactions and payments
Prepare budgets and projections
Answer accounting-related questions for internal and external stakeholders
Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, or Bachelor’s Degree with demonstrated work experience in Accounting and Financial Analysis
Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting and budgeting
Experience with MS Office
Professional and effective written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials
Proficiency with financial software and systems, specifically Excel and Workday (preferred)
Advanced degree in business, finance, or related field (preferred)
Demonstrated financial and analytical work experience (preferred)
Related experience with UW System or another complex work environment (preferred)
Ability to complete employment eligibility verification and verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire
Three professional/supervisor references may be requested from finalists
Successful criminal background check required for employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Employer contributions toward the cost of several benefit plans
Vacation leave
Sick leave with no expiration
Personal holiday
Paid legal holidays
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Criminal background check and reference check process