Wisconsin
Accountant II
Company
Role
Accountant II
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
11 hours ago
Salary
Job description
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Position Title:
Accountant IIJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Accountant IIJob Duties:
Performs advanced accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. Prepares and reviews financial reports and assists with budgeting. Ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions.
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide accounting services and financial support to the campus, working under the direction of the Controller and providing support to the Budget Accountant as needed. The individual in this position will serve as the first point of contact for departments and grant recipients to answer questions and to review financial information. They will provide financial guidance in accordance with federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations. This role requires a collaborative work style, interacting daily with the Business Services staff and campus departments, while also demanding self-motivation and independent task management.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Organizes, prepares, and updates financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Provides and prepares budgets and projections based on existing data and established policies and procedures
- Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
- Develops and maintains automated financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
- Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments
- Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements solutions as needed
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
Department: Business & Financial Services
Reports to: Director of Business & Financial Services/Controller
Full-Time: 100%, Academic Staff, 12-month ongoing appointment, one vacancy
Other Duties:
Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), with basic to intermediate skill levels expected.
Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Exceptional customer service.
Required Qualifications:
Must meet one of the following:
1.) Associate’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field plus three years of relevant work experience
2.) Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field earned by May 31, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Familiarity with Workday
Experience with grant management
Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $56,000 - $62,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Contact Information:
For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;
For additional information about this position, contact Alex Koivisto at akoivist@uwsuper.edu.
Application Process:
Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on May 18, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit: https://www.uwuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.
Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.
Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.
1.) Cover Letter
2.) Resume
3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
UW-Superior, A Superior Place:
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).
Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
