Post-Award Accountant

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Review financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,221 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management and accounting practices, particularly in post-award grants management within a university setting. Proficient in navigating complex automated accounting systems and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting ExperiencePost-Award Grants ManagementFinancial ReportingKnowledge of GAAPEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementBudget MonitoringCost TransfersProcurement ManagementFinancial ProcessingAccounting TransactionsFinancial ReconciliationAutomated Accounting SystemsDatabase QueryFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective Written CommunicationEffective Oral Communication

Industry Keywords

Sponsored GrantsUW Business PoliciesGovernmental AccountingFiscal Award ManagementComplex Rules Interpretation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts
Assist principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and direct day-to-day fiscal transactions
Facilitate fiscal award management tasks with UW RSP
Complete UW Campus and SMPH requested financial tasks
Prepare and process financial reporting and/or invoicing information
Provide expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges
Work directly with principal investigators and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs
May process and/or approve accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, subaward management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience required
Effective written and oral communication skills
Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes, including database or query
Advanced knowledge of UW business policies and procedures preferred
A minimum two years of experience with accounting and post-award grants management in a public university preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the principles and practices of governmental accounting, including GAAP preferred
Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and requirements preferred
Ability to advise faculty and staff on policy, procedure, and technical applications related to post-award grants management, purchasing, and other financial processes preferred
University sponsorship is not available, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas
Must be continuously eligible to work in the United States through the 24-month appointment
Must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
Cover letter required
Resume required
Employment may require a criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits