New 
Accountant Ii
 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
 Aug 14, 2026 | |
 Accountant Ii Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10013967 Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Accountant II Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Accountant II Job Duties: Reporting to the Divisional Finance Officer for the College of Health Professions and Sciences, this position provides broad division-level financial support focusing on budget development, management and reporting, accounts payable and receivable management, post award research support and reporting, and fund management. This position processes, reviews, and approves, and advises on a variety of complex financial transactions according to university and state policies and procedures. Maintains financial records, provides administrative processing support, and provides customer service for faculty and staff to support divisional financial management. Recommends controls and process improvements and troubleshoots complex financial errors. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus. Hybrid work options may be considered with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: College of Health Professions and Sciences - CHPS Business Office Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is expected to be $61,200-$73,000. The final offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or Bachelor's Degree with demonstrated work experience in Accounting and Financial Analysis. How to Apply: Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide (1) a cover letter that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications (2) a resume . PLEASE NOTE: cover letter and resume will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application or combined into one document. Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume will not be considered. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. Contact Information: Amal Afifa aiafifa@uwm.edu Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 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. To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Accountant-II_JR10013967. je-34aac78932f6477993894bde8e6450fc | |