Accountant III

Accountant III page is loaded## Accountant IIIremote type:
Partially Remote locations:
Oshkosh, WIposted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR##
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* Position Title:

** Accountant III##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Accountant III##
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* Job Duties:

** Performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to others, develops and/or manages complex budgets, and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.##
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Job Responsibilities:

*** Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
* Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
* Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
* Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed
* Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
* Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
* Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed
* Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments##
** Department:
** Finance and Administration##
** Compensation:
** Starting at $65,000 and commensurate with experience##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar, with focus in accounting##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Minimum of three years' experience working as an accountant or auditor
* Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
* Experience working in a higher education setting
* Experience with ERP systems, including People Soft and/or Work Day##
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* Education:

*** Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar, with focus in accounting##
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* How to Apply:

** Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:
* Resume* Cover Letter
* Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
* All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note:

Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

** To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by the end of the day on 02/08/2026 are ensured full consideration.
** Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.##
** Contact Information:
** For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment or     
** Work Authorization
** Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the…