The Financial Specialist III position supports the Accounts Payable area within the Division of Business Services at UW-Madison. This position independently audits invoices requiring a high level of knowledge and expertise and works daily with a wide variety of funding sources. This position is responsible for entering the invoice payment data into ShopUW+, researching, resolving and responding to payment-related questions by providing advice, interpretation and information on rules and regulations to UW-Madison department staff, Accounting Services staff, Purchasing Services staff, and UWS Pre-Audit staff. This position reconciles transactions and recommends controls and process improvements and troubleshoots complex financial errors.

• 25% Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations
• 15% Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
• 10% Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
• 15% 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
• 10% Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
• 5% Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates
• 5% May train staff on financial processes and best practices

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Preferred
Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field

Required:
- A minimum of 2 years of accounting, finance, or business administration experience.
- 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 Accounts Payable, Business Services Division, University, state, and/or federal deadlines.

Preferred Skills:
- 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 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.
- 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 Peoplesoft or other accounting software.
- Knowledge of Image Now or other image retention database software.
- Knowledge of banking reconciliation software
- Knowledge of state accounts payable statues
- Knowledge of state funding rules and chart of accounts
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable tax withholding rules

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.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax- advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see:

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 United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience in Finance and a resume detailing your educational and professional background.

Kevin Johnson

608-262-9939
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.

Financial Specialist III(FN008)

A03-BUSINESS SERVICES/ACCT/DISBURSEMENTS

Academic Staff-Renewable

296628-AS