Financial Administrator

The University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, is recruiting a Financial Administrator to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs.

This position collaborates closely with the principal investigator and research team to develop budgets, track expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored and non-sponsored programs. May process and/or approve accounting transactions, including cost transfers, procurement activities, subaward management, and other financial operations related to sponsored and non-sponsored project administration. May also review and approve transactions on behalf of a department, center, or intermediate unit.

• This position is full or part-time, 80-100%

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration

• Basic accounting principles and internal controls

• Communicate clearly with principal investigators and non-financial staff

• Exercise sound judgment when reviewing and approving transactions

• Work independently while coordinating across teams and departments

• Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges

• Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information

• Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions

• Responsible for the financial management of a faculty members full funding portfolio, including sponsored and non-sponsored projects.

• Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Office of Administration

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The starting salary for the position is $65,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

• At least 2 years of finance experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional level and highly efficient use of Microsoft Office

• Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes
• Experience with Workday

Associate's Degree Preferred Minimum; focus in accounting or finance is preferred.

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• Cover letter

• Resume

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience align with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility.If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Charles Amble, caamble@medicine.wisc.edu, 608-262-5609

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