Accountant III

Accountant III

Provides comprehensive financial oversight and accounting support for Athletics and associated program areas. Oversee complex financial transactions, budget preparation, reconciliation, revenue management, cash handling, compliance reporting, and internal financial controls. Serves as a financial resource to department leadership and coaching staff while ensuring compliance with institutional, NCAA, Foundation, and federal reporting requirements. Collaborate with central Accounting and Budget Office to ensure compliance with campus and system requirements. This position will report to the Budget Director, with a dotted supervisory line to the Athletic Director.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight & Reconciliation

• Leads and executes development, organization, preparation, and updating complex financial statements, journals, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports of team budgets, Athletics administrative budgets, and Foundation accounts.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed.
• Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures.
• Facilitates training and provides financial guidance to management and staff.

Budget Development & Management

• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments.
• Forecasts budget balances and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Assists with NCAA tournament and hosting budgets, which includes tracking and reconciling NCAA tournament expenses.
• Assists with preparation, review, and data entry for the federally required Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report.
• Ensures compliance with fundraising and raffle regulations.

Procurement & Financial Systems

• Assists with the generation and management of purchase orders, including standing purchase orders.
• Reviews and coordinates, vendor invoices and payments.
• Assists with setup and reconciliation of cash drawers for concessions and event operations.
• Assists with deposits and reconciliation of revenue for Athletics, Falcon Center, and facility rentals.

Department:

Finance and Administration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams
• Demonstrated competence in compliance with internal budget controls
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing Workday Platform
• Proven track record of working in Higher Education or the Public Sector

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
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to: Brooke Stark

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 August 6, 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.

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.

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