Financial Specialist

Job Summary:
This position functions as part of the School of Human Ecology (SoHE) Business Office under the general direction of the Financial Manager in processing purchasing, travel and expense reimbursement transactions. The Financial Specialist will become knowledgeable in UW Madison financial policies and procedures to serve as a primary resource for SoHE faculty, staff and graduate students seeking direction, training, and problem resolution related to financial transactions, policies, and procedures. This position will become proficient in processing financial transactions using UW purchasing, reimbursement and other financial systems.
Responsibilities: Primarily reviews, approves, and advises on a variety of advanced financial transactions. May prepare some financial transactions and reconciles transactions. Recommends controls and process improvements, troubleshoots advanced financial errors. Maintains financial records, provides administrative processing support, and provides customer service for staff and customers in an assigned program area to support program financial management.

• 10% Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
• 5% Creates general reporting for transactions
• 25% Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
• 20% Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
• 5% Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
• 10% Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
• 20% Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
• 5% Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures

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Education:
Preferred
Associate's Degree
Associate's Degree - Preferred focus in accounting or related field.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum two years of experience in a professional work environment
- Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
- Experience with common business and financial processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and other Office applications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education or public sector work environment
- Experience in a customer service position
- Experience with complex automated accounting systems
Work Schedule:
8AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time: 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.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $23.50 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The starting hourly rate for this position is listed as $23.50 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY: The mission of the School of Human Ecology is to understand the complex relationships and interdependence among individuals, groups and families, and to focus on quality-of-life issues through research, creative innovation, education, and outreach. The School has four academic departments (Civil Society and Community Studies, Consumer Science, Design Studies, and Human Development & Family Studies) with a collective undergraduate enrollment of 2,000 students, and 100+ graduate students. See https://humanecology.wisc.edu/
UW-MADISON: The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong reputation as a research university and for producing research that improves people's lives. The University consistently ranks among the top 6 institutions in national research expenditures. In 2015, the University received a community engagement award from the Carnegie Foundation for its commitment to deeply engaging with local, regional, national, and global communities. It is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of about 43,000 students. Madison (pop. 243,000) is the state capital and combines the culture of a large urban area with the comfort of a small city. See http://wisc.edu
How to Apply:
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To apply for this position, you will need to upload a resume and cover letter that addresses your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above. Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, include a current supervisor, who can speak to their abilities as pertains to this position. References will not be contacted without prior notification to the candidate.
Contact:
Maria Antezana Ardaya
maria.antezanaardaya@wisc.edu
608-262-4227
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Financial Specialist II(FN007)
Department(s):
A27-SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY/BUSINESS OFFICE
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
291480-CP