University Accounting
Accounting Procedures and Terminology
Service Objective: The facilitation of the instructional, research, and public service mission of UW-Eau Claire while ensuring compliance with applicable University, UW-System, state, and federal statutes, policies, and regulations.
Links to University of Wisconsin System Administration-Office of Financial Administration Information
- UW System Appropriation Structure
- Class Code Manual
- System financial and administrative policies and procedures
Office Staff:
- Jackie Kriesel, Budget Control/General Ledger Accountant
Phone 715-836-2520 Email KRIESEJD@UWEC.EDU - Gail Nelsestuen, Grant Accountant
Phone 715-836-5164 Email NELSESGC@UWEC.EDU - Charlotte Spencer, Auxiliary/Tax Accountant
Phone 715-836-4073 Email SPENCECA@UWEC.EDU - Sandra Palmer, Financial Specialist
Phone 715-836-4738 Email PALMERSJ@UWEC.EDU
University Accounting provides financial reporting, budget control, and fiscal/business consultation to institutional managers, faculty, and staff. External reporting services are provided to UW-System Administration, state, federal, and private extramural sponsors. In fiscal year 1998, in excess of 325,000 transactions were entered to the University financial system, with total expenditures exceeding $114,000,000.
General Ledger Accounting/Budget Control Services
General ledger accounting is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of accounting and budget control procedures to monitor budget balances for all University departments and offices. The Budget Control/Auxiliary Operations Accountant initiates and coordinates corrective budget, expenditure, or revenue transfers when necessary, and advises cost center managers of budget problems. Assistance is also provided in identifying solutions to budgetary difficulties. Modified accrual financial statements for auxiliary operations (Centers, Residence Halls, etc.) are also coordinated by the Budget Control/Auxiliary Operations Accountant.
Extramural Support Accounting Services
Extramural support accounting is primarily responsible for assisting faculty, staff, and administrators in the financial management of grants and contracts. The Extramural Support Accountant provides financial reporting, budget consultation, billing, cash management, project matching reporting, administrative cost calculation, and time and effort certification services. The Extramural Support Accountant assists principal investigators/project directors in administration of their projects, and monitors and consults on financial matters to ensure compliance with all applicable policies/regulations.
Other Financial Services
The Financial Specialist provides accounting input control and monitors the transfer of data files between the UW Processing Center and UWEC. Other services include miscellaneous accounts receivable charging, billing, and receipting, distribution of financial information including the monthly accounting reports, and consultation with users of financial information.
