University of Wisconsin-Madison · 1 day ago

Financial Specialist III

Madison, WI

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Primarily reviews, approves, and advises on a variety of complex financial transactions.

Reconciles transactions.

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.

Recommends controls and process improvements and troubleshoots complex financial errors.

May be a lead or resource for others in the unit.

60% Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies

5% Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings

10% Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit

15% Answers complex 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

5% May train staff on financial processes and best practices

Qualification

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ERP software experienceExpense reporting experiencePurchasing card reconciliationHigher education accountingMicrosoft Excel proficiencyHuman relations skills

Required

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a clear, business-like, and courteous manner 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 Disbursements, Business Services Division, University, state, and/or federal deadlines.

Ability to multi-task and transition quickly between priorities to address specific situations.

Ability to participate as an effective team member by contributing to the efficient operation of the work unit and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of Disbursements 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.