University of Wisconsin-Madison · 18 hours ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Financial Specialist III to support the business functions of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL). This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounts receivable operations, assisting with procurement activities, and performing other accounting duties while ensuring compliance with university policies.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies - 25%
Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings - 5%
Serve as the WVDL Departmental Property Administrator (DPA) - 10%
Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences - 15%
May train staff on financial processes and best practices - 5%
Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates - 5%
Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations - 25%
Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit - 5%
Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures - 5%
Qualification
Required
At least 1 year of experience in accounting, finance, or business administration with hands-on work in any of these areas
Knowledge of the standard rules for financial reporting (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with experience using Excel for spreadsheets and formulas, and other tools like Word and Outlook, and the ability to create detailed spreadsheets and reports
Ability to review work carefully and catch errors to ensure accuracy, with a strong attention to detail
Preferred
Knowledge and understanding of UW purchasing policies and procedures and how purchasing works within the University of Wisconsin system
Familiarity with accounting tasks such as accounts payable (paying bills), accounts receivable (processing payments), basic accounting principles, auditing, budgeting, and purchasing
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively utilizing excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to explain information and collaborate effectively with managers, vendors, and team members with clear communication. Strong oral and written communication skills for working with internal and external customers
Ability to follow through and meet deadlines by being organized and dependable in completing tasks on time
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and switch between tasks quickly to solve problems as they arise
Ability to work well with others, contribute to smooth operations, and provide helpful feedback for improvement, utilizing strong teamwork skills
Ability to maintain professional, cooperative relationships with managers, supervisors, coworkers, and both internal and external customers
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
Recent News
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2025-11-05
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