Accountant II

We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a part-time Accountant II you will be working in our Finance and Administration.

Purpose To be responsible for providing financial, accounting and administrative support regarding grant and contract policies and procedures, compliance, regulatory issues, and post-award administration and regarding the issuance, recording and collections student tuition and loans related to all student programs. Grants and contracts are funds awarded by federal, state and non-profit entities to support the research mission of MCW and the specific research work performed by faculty and staff employees.

Primary Functions
1. Create invoices on a monthly basis for submission to external sponsoring agencies. Activities include:
a. Review expenses to certify invoiced expenditures.
b. Monitor open receivables and perform collection inquires on delinquent payments.
2. Perform subrecipient monitoring in accordance with Uniform Guidance. Includes working with the Grants and Contracts Office to provide an assessment of sub-recipient audit risk, reviewing sub-recipient single audits for items of questioned cost and material weaknesses, and assisting with required sub-recipient reporting.
3. Prepare and process journal entries for service centers.
4. Perform activities related to the semi-annual time and effort reporting process in accordance with OMB 2 CFR Part 200.
5. Monitor and route non-salary cost transfer requests.
6. Support the preparation and collection of various documents required to be completed by students related to tuition and loans.
7. Create and submit payment requests for department.
8. Perform assigned duties related to the month-end and year-end financial statement closing and audit.
9. In addition to daily functions, this position will be responsible for various projects assigned to enhance department processes and procedures.

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Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education:Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting

Minimum Required Experience:2 years

Preferred Experience: A complex, automated accounting environment with duties in the areas of financial analysis, financial statement preparation, complex spreadsheet preparation, account reconciliation and journal entries.

Field: Accounting

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.