Budget Accountant

Budget Accountant

Academic Staff

Regular

Budget Planner I

Develops budgetary projections, budgets and prepares financial reports. Provides budgetary guidance to directors and managers. Reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with budgetary guidelines.

• Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives

• Serves as a point of contact for staff providing budgetary information and guidance, answering questions, and responding to inquiries

• Develops and monitors budgets and short and long-term budgetary projections

• Analyzes, identifies, and makes recommendations for cost savings and funding options in alignment with working unit strategic initiatives and unit objectives

• Conducts program and budget research, analyzes data, and prepares complex financial reports in accordance with established procedures and regulations

Department: Business & Financial Services

Reports to: Director of Business & Financial Services/Controller

Full-Time: 100%, Academic Staff, Ongoing 12-month appointment, one vacancy

UW Standard Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and monitors budgets and short and long-term budgetary projections.
• Analyzes, identifies, and makes recommendations for cost savings and funding options in alignment with working unit strategic initiatives and unit objectives.
• Conducts program and budget research, analyzes data, and prepares complex financial reports in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives.
• Serves as a point of contact for staff providing budgetary information and guidance, answering questions, and responding to inquiries.

Additional duties specific to the position: Accounting

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

• 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.
• Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of financial regulations for a variety of funding sources.
• Knowledge of and experience with complex computer-based financial management systems.
• Ability to analyze and explain financial data, rules, and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of data modeling.

Required Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field plus relevant professional experience

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with multifaceted Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Experience with Workday.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: .

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit ;

For additional information about this position, contact Alex Koivisto at .

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on January 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please click the "Apply" button to begin the application process or visit . You will be required to log in or create a Workday