Accountant - Institutional Advancement & UW Foundation

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Accountant, UWF

Perform the duties of Accounting Associate Sr. and perform high-level accounting duties for multiple accounts and/or grants for a large department and/or business operation.

• Perform high-level accounting duties in a large department/division. Assist with the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of policies and procedures for designated areas.
• Analyze financial information and provide results and recommendations.
• Serve as resource to University departments and outside agencies; determine project/program compliance and accounting of financial transactions; identify and resolve data input and reporting errors; provide information, interpretation and assistance to auditors and other outside agencies.
• Authorize or reject expenditure/disbursement of sponsored project funds in accordance with applicable statutes, policies and budgetary limitations; research complex data, analyze situation and recommend alternative solutions.
• Review and maintain accounting status of special accounts or financial reports.

• May supervise other office staff.
• Maintain filing system for records; review and analyze financial data relative to University.
• Attend meetings and coordinate activities with other departments.
• As directed by supervisor, oversee financial operation.

• Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Judgment
• Consistency
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Individual Leadership

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or MIS/Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

1 year work-related experience

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Previous experience with accounting software, preference to nonprofit accounting such as BLACKBAUD
• Previous auditing experience
• Bank Reconciliation experience
• Database experience
• Electronic filing system experience
• Experience with Accounts Payable
• Ability to work effectively as a team member of a highly functioning team without conflict
• Ability to review and analyze complex accounting situations
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional competency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word
• Basic Accounting skills exhibited in a professional setting

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter

Resume or C.V.

Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/22/2026 will receive full consideration.

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In…