Accountant I

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Position Title:
Accountant I

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Accountant I

Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs general accounting duties following generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. Prepares financial reports and assists with budgeting. Ensures the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Organizes, prepares, and updates basic financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
• Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed
• Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
• Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections
• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures

• Assists in preparing budgets and financial projections

• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments

• Organizes, prepares, and updates basic financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions

• Prepares and analyzes financial data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed

• Assists with accounting and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports

Department:

Student Billing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to review data for accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and assist on projects.
• Background in accounting, finances, or student financial systems.
• Experience in cash handling.
• Background in customer service.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Minimum of associate's degree or 2 years of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in PeopleSoft Student Financials.
• Experience working in Workday.
• Degree in accounting or related field.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Rachel Knuth-Matteson

Search Chair

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Deadline to Apply : Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before May 17, 2026.


Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).


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As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io; the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.


Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.


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Reasonable Accommodations

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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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.