Post-Award Accountant - Department of Otolaryngology

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

3d•$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (DOHNS) is among the top NIH-funded Otolaryngology programs nationally, with annual expenditures in excess of $6M and a total research budget of more than $25M. To support this large portfolio of work, DOHNS welcomes candidates for the role of Post-Award Accountant. The individual in this position will partner closely with other members of the research administration team and principal investigators to ensure the proper stewardship and management of extramural funds in support of the advancement of the department’s research mission. In addition to post-award accounting responsibilities, a portion of the responsibilities of this role will include general accounting/compliance activities in support of the department. 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.

Requirements

Experience with post-award financial management of a research program or programs.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience with post-award financial management including federally sponsored grants.
Previous UW-Madison experience
Previous experience with Workday
Experience in a medical school finance setting
Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges
Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts
Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions
Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information