Financial Associate - Clinical and Translational Science Institute

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); Híbrido; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a Finance Operations professional to oversee CTSI financial operations, including invoicing, reporting, and budgeting support.

You will coordinate with iLab, track payments, prepare analyses, and ensure accurate financial data for decision making. Responsibilities include leading operational finance transactions, maintaining documentation, and assisting with inventory and reception duties.

Formación

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum experience: 2 years.
• Knowledge of financial operations and administrative processes is useful.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates development, maintenance, implementation, and documentation of financial operations.
• Serves as lead for processing operational finance transactions for CTSI.
• Manages departmental invoicing processes and coordinates with iLab for invoicing.
• Tracks, monitors, and reconciles payment status and follows up on outstanding items.
• Prepares reports, ad hoc analyses, and transactional activities for financial analysis functions.
• Verifies data accuracy and performance indicators; performs basic financial calculations.
• Analyzes funding sources and availability of funds for purchases and expenses.
• Reviews and approves expenditures against the budget; supports grant expense management.
• Prepares financial analyses for budgeting and strategic planning.
• Responds to routine/complex financial inquiries; escalates issues as needed.
• Provides financial information for special projects and maintains financial system proficiency.
• Assists with workplace inventory purchasing/maintenance.
• Maintains coverage at CTSI reception and handles inquiries.

Conocimientos

Customer focus

Building trust

Communication

Critical thinking

Influencing skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

SummarySupport operational finance transactions, invoicing, and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate and timely financial data for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). Perform financial and business-related analysis and research, prepare financial data, and analyze funding resources.Primary ResponsibilitiesCoordinates development, maintenance, implementation, and documentation of financial operations.Serves as lead for processing operational finance transactions for CTSI.Manages departmental invoicing processes, including coordination with iLab for invoicing.Tracks, monitors, and reconciles payment status and participates in follow-up to resolve outstanding items.Prepares reports, ad hoc analysis, and transactional activities required to support financial analysis functions.Verifies accuracy of reporting data and financial performance indicators, and completes basic financial calculations and analysis.Analyzes appropriate funding sources and availability of funds for purchases and expenses.Reviews and approves expenditures against the approved budget; supports grant expense management and post-award financial activities as needed.Prepares financial analysis and projections for use in budget and strategic planning.Responds to routine and complex financial inquiries; escalates financial issues to senior finance staff and administrators for resolution when appropriate.Provides financial information for special projects.Utilizes and maintains proficiency in financial systems and platforms to support accurate and efficient financial operations.Assist with workplace inventory purchasing/maintenanceMaintain regular coverage at the designated reception area within the CTSI suite to greet visitors, receive deliveries, respond to general inquiriesOther duties as assigned.ScheduleRequired 3 days a week onsiteStandard business hoursMonday-FrdayKnowledge – Skills – AbilitiesKnowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.QualificationsAppropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis.Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degreeMinimum Required Experience: 2 years#LI-FL1Physical RequirementsWork requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.Work EnvironmentOccasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.Sensory AcuityAbility to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.Why MCW?Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options403B Retirement PackageCompetitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offeredTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Pet InsuranceOn campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classesAdditional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits OverviewFor a full list of positions see: MCW CareersAt MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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