Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Financial Specialist III

University of Wisconsin Madison · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
StatisticsAccountingExcelHRHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsGAAPInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

  • This centrally located position will work closely with Accounting Services staff, Purchasing Services staff, and suppliers.
  • Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
  • Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings

Responsibilities

  • Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of accounting, finance, or business administration experience.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, business-like, and courteous manner with a diverse internal and external customer base.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize work duties, and demonstrate effective time management skills to meet Accounts Payable, Business Services Division, University, state, and/or federal deadlines.
  • We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
  • For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

Nice to have

  • Ability to multi-task and transition quickly between priorities to address specific situations.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Proficiency in Excel and ability to create complex spreadsheets and reports.
  • Knowledge of accounts payable procedures, and basic accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of Workday or other accounting software.
  • Knowledge of ImageNow/Docfinity or other image retention database software.
  • Knowledge of banking reconciliation software
  • Knowledge of state accounts payable statues

Compensation

  • The anticipated starting salary for the position is $60,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits

  • Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Company info

  • We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the U

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