Post-Award SPGC Accountant; S​/C​/D

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Financial Associate Director, the Post‑Award Accountant will provide oversight of the grantmaking activity within the WPP. The OSHSP manages more than 120 active grants in a given year; financial management and oversight are critical components of the process. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with partners within the UW and community organizations across the state.

The position will collaborate with the OSHSP finance teams and program staff to conduct technical reviews of grant proposals, prepare post‑award spending review reports, and approve grant budgets and review financial progress reports. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software and the ability to work independently are essential for this role. Past experience working with nonprofit organizations or nonprofit accounting is preferred.

This position may require some work to be performed in‑person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non‑campus work location.

• Audit and perform secondary review of financial reimbursement reports.
• Collect or prepare documentation required for compliance or audits on sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements.
• Advise departments or researchers on appropriate post‑award modifications and relevant processing.
• Communicate and ensure financial requirements per federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations are followed on behalf of the school/college or division.
• Ensure the departmental or divisional post‑award processing or tasks are done appropriately and timely.
• Review and approve financial transactions such as managing fiscal closeout of awards and projects.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Partnership Program

The Office of Social Health Sciences and Programs (OSHSP) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) guides and integrates SMPH initiatives, policies, and programs focused on understanding and eliminating health disparities.

Within OSHSP, the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) is a distinctive grantmaking program dedicated to improving health and eliminating health disparities across Wisconsin through investments in community partnerships, education, and research. Its grants support medical and public health discovery, prepare future health leaders, and strengthen community health outcomes statewide.

WPP's grantmaking model combines academic expertise with community knowledge to address Wisconsin's most pressing health challenges. Grounded in the Wisconsin Idea, WPP leverages the university's resources in partnership with communities to improve health across the state and beyond. Its mission aligns closely with SMPH's commitment to advancing health through innovative research, exceptional education, and meaningful service to communities.

• The starting salary wage for the position is $70,000 annually; it is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty / Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

• Minimum two years of experience with post‑award compliance and accounting.
• Experience of fering guidance, outreach, and monitoring for compliance regarding complex research administration and/or fiscal policies in higher education, governmental or other highly regulated setting.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data and ability to effectively communicate summarized results.

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations and applying nonprofit accounting principles to grant‑funded activities, including budget development, expenditure tracking, and reporting.

Associate's Degree Preferred.

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