Assistant Director of Business Operations

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Job Category:
Academic Staff


Employment Type:
Regular


Job Profile:
Accountant I


Job Summary:

Under the oversight and general supervision of the Director of Business Operations, the incumbent will serve as an Accountant I or II, supporting a $200+ million, 23 sport NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Program which supports over 750 student-athletes. The incumbent will be responsible for daily accounting tasks, including a portion of our revenue management, processing expense reports and reporting, for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Principal Duties:

* Primary duties include processing any revenue transactions needed, processing reports and other transactions, creating purchase orders, reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reporting

* 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

* Assist the department in a variety of monthly and annual financial reporting activities, including but not limited to: engaging with external and internal audit; developing and analyzing department, campus, and external reporting.

* Assist with training and guiding staff in processing procedures

* Answer questions and provide accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures

* Investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions

* Assist with quarterly and annual budget review.

* Assist with establishing and maintaining effective internal controls.


Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures

• Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections

• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments

• Organizes, prepares, and updates basic 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

• Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed

• Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports

Department:

Wisconsin Athletics, Business Office


Compensation:

The typical salary range for Accountant I is $50,000 - $60,000, and the typical salary range for Accountant II is $63,000 - $70,000, depending on qualifications and experience. There may be flexibility for highly qualified candidates.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found here.


Required Qualifications:
Accountant I:

• Entry-level to two years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and process financial transactions.
• Experience using spreadsheets and financial management systems.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Accountant II:

• Three or more years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independence, sound judgment, and initiative in identifying and resolving accounting issues.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements effective solutions.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance, training, and consultation to departmental staff on financial matters.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Experience analyzing financial data and preparing complex financial reports and reconciliations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using University financial applications and databases (e.g., Workday)
• Familiarity with state statutes, University policies, and NCAA financial regulations.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business-related field required;
Master's or post-secondary degree preferred.


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