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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Accountant III
Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, is recruiting an Accountant III.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Medicine is a fast-moving, mission-driven environment where talented professionals power groundbreaking research, exceptional patient care, and innovative education. As an Accountant III,you will play a key role in supporting the department’s mission by leading and performing complex accounting functions that ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and operational success. Responsibilities include preparing detailed financial and statistical reports, developing and managing complex budgets, and designing, documenting, and maintaining internal controls that safeguard the integrity of financial transactions and reporting. As a trusted resource, you will provide training, guidance, and expertise to colleagues to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement. If you are energized by solving complex challenges, making a meaningful impact, and collaborating with dedicated professionals in a culture that values excellence, innovation, and teamwork, you will find exceptional opportunities to grow and thrive while supporting work that improves the health and well-being of communities across Wisconsin and beyond.
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.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration
Excellent organizational skills and techniques. Ability to work independently, prioritize work duties, and demonstrate effective time management skills.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
- Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
- Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed
- Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
- Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
- Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Office of Administration
Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $60,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years of accounting, finance, or business administration experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a clear, business-like, and courteous manner with a diverse internal and external customer base.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
How to Apply:
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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience align with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Michelle Dickrell, [email protected] 608-262-5609
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Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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