Job Description
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is engaged in high-level biomedical research and is seeking a Post Award Accountant. This role is critical for supporting the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry by ensuring accurate financial reporting and assisting faculty with managing research funding. Responsibilities Audits and approves subaward invoices Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges Advises departments or researchers on appropriate post-award modifications Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions Serves as subject matter expert to leadership, staff, and institutional stakeholders regarding sponsored programs accounting and financial operations, policies and procedures Skills Minimum of one year of experience in sponsored grant financial management, post-award accounting, and compliance with higher education, government, or other highly regulated environments Knowledge of federal award compliance requirements and sponsor terms and conditions Understanding of the full award life cycle, including expenditure monitoring, annual progress reporting, and closeout procedures Demonstrated experience using Workday for financial reporting Experience managing complex awards and subawards Experience with UW transactions and policies is strongly preferred Associate Degree preferred; focus in business, finance or accounting Benefits Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave Competitive insurances and savings accounts Retirement benefits Company Overview UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison. It was founded in 1907, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is