Financial Specialist III

Job Summary

The Financial Specialist III position with UW-Madison's Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) offers an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling complex financial challenges and contributing meaningfully to a dynamic campus division. This role reports to FP&M's Director of Business Operations. The Financial Specialist III will need working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to correctly interpret, apply, and communicate financial information to university administrators.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit.
• Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences.
• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures.
• Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates.
• Maintain and update customer billing information.
• Set up, maintain, and report on insurance claims in the ancillary system.
• Setup, maintain account details, investigate variances, and process bills for utilities.
• Ongoing/Renewable Full-Time: 100% FTE

Department

Department: Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor (OAVC)

Compensation

Compensation: $65,000 annual salary minimum. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 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.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years' of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to prepare financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, database systems, financial accounting systems, and various database query tools.
• Strong mathematical ability and strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and in reconciliation of various accounting figures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects under competing deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Higher Education experience.
• Prior Governmental experience.
• Experience with financial software packages (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday).
• Experience with AssetWorks Education.

Contact Information

Contact Information: Emma DeGan, emma.degan@wisc.edu, 608-497-4469