Financial Specialist III

About the role

The Department of Financial Administration is responsible for the fiscal integrity of the University of Wisconsin System. This position involves processing a wide range of accounting transactions and providing administrative support to the Office of Financial Administration.

Responsibilities

• Processing capital project expenditures for all UW campuses except UW-Madison
• Vendor payments
• Preparation of systemwide billings
• Cost transfers
• Maintenance of accounts receivable records
• Contact for all UWSA support staff regarding transaction processing issues
• Training on the use of the Workday Accounting information system
• Assistance in processing accounting transactions
• Creation of reports for departments and leadership

Requirements

• Associate degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field, or 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of University and State of Wisconsin financial, purchasing and budget policies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and learn and pursue process improvements

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field, or 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role
• Preferred qualifications include excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills, intermediate Excel skills, knowledge of University and State of Wisconsin financial, purchasing and budget policies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and learn and pursue process improvements