Remote-Eligible Financial Specialist III

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Financial Specialist III to provide transaction processing support for SMPH departments. You will initiate departmental activities related to financial reporting, processing, and advising on UW‑Madison financial policies.

You will join a team of accountants supporting multiple departments within SMPH. The role may require some on-site work with potential remote work options.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with double-sided accounting entries and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, to maintain accurate and compliant financial records.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies.
• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings.
• Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit.
• Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences.
• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures.
• Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates.
• May train staff on financial processes and best practices.
• Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Financial Reporting

Transaction Compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Financial Specialist III to provide transaction processing support for SMPH departments. You will initiate departmental activities related to financial reporting, processing, and advising on UW‑Madison financial policies.

You will join a team of accountants supporting multiple departments within SMPH. The role may require some on-site work with potential remote work options.