Post Award Accountant

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI, US
Base: $56,112 annually; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Fully remote
Sponsored grant financial management experience
Post-award accounting and compliance knowledge
Microsoft excel proficiency
The Post Award Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry by ensuring consistent, accurate, and insightful financial reporting for federally funded biomedical research

Job Summary

  • The Post Award Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry by ensuring consistent, accurate, and insightful financial reporting for federally funded biomedical research.
  • Key responsibilities include auditing subaward invoices, advising researchers on procurement and allowable charges, and serving as a subject matter expert on sponsored program accounting policies.
  • The position offers a starting salary of $56,112 annually along with generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurance, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

The Post Award Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry by ensuring consistent, accurate, and insightful financial reporting for federally funded biomedical research.

Salary

Base: $56,112 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurances, savings accounts, and retirement benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sponsored grant financial management experience
  • Post-award accounting and compliance knowledge
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Financial reporting and analysis skills
  • Procurement and allowable charges expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Strong initiative and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty
  • Experience managing complex awards and subawards
  • Understanding of full award life cycle procedures
  • Familiarity with Workday financial reporting

Key Requirements

  • Minimum one year of experience in sponsored grant financial management
  • Associate Degree preferred in business, finance, or accounting
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have continuous eligibility to work in the US (citizen, national, LPR, or authorized without sponsorship)

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