Universities of Wisconsin · 1 week ago
Supplier File Financial Specialist II
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Supplier File Financial Specialist II to manage supplier creation and maintenance for all campuses in the UW System. This role requires independent decision-making to ensure compliance with business rules and data integrity in the supplier file, along with various auditing and reporting responsibilities.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
Creates general reporting for transactions
Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
Update Internal database files
Qualification
Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a clear, business-like, and courteous manners with a diverse internal and external customer base
Excellent organizational skills and techniques. 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
Ability to participate as an effective team member by contributing to the efficient operation of the work unit and providing constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of Accounts Payable and the Business Services Division
Strong human relations and interpersonal skills to maintain effective, professional, and cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, coworkers, and all internal and external customers
Preferred
Knowledge of generally accepted office procedures and practices
Proficiency in Excel and ability to create complex spreadsheets and reports
Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and basic accounting principles
Knowledge of Jaggaer or other accounting software. Experience with the ShopUW+ module is preferred
Knowledge of ImageNow or other image retention database software
Knowledge of data management and data integrity
Knowledge of state accounts payable statutes. Knowledge of state funding rules and chart of accounts. Ability to interpret written rules and regulations
Knowledge of Accounts Payable tax withholding rules
Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and problem solve
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
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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