Student Financial Specialist – Campus Programs & Grants

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid time off

health/dental/vision/life insurance

tax-advantaged savings accounts

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks an ASM Financial Specialist III to support the Associated Students of Madison, track expenses, prepare financial reports, and advise student leaders on funding processes. You will work with RSOs navigating segregated fees and collaborate with campus partners to ensure accurate budgeting and compliance.

The role requires building relationships with students and staff, coordinating reimbursements and payments in UW systems, and offering hands-on guidance to

Qualifications

• 1 year of working experience in financial/accounting roles or relevant student experience.
• Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office and data entry techniques.
• Able to communicate clearly with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial transactions and fund balances, and generate reconciled reports.
• Review and approve complex transactions and allocate funding codes.
• Reallocate expenses to appropriate funding strings.
• Draft communications and maintain organized records to support the unit.
• Answer complex fiscal questions using established policies.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Data entry techniques

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

ShopUW+

e-reimbursement

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks an ASM Financial Specialist III to support the Associated Students of Madison, track expenses, prepare financial reports, and advise student leaders on funding processes. You will work with RSOs navigating segregated fees and collaborate with campus partners to ensure accurate budgeting and compliance.

The role requires building relationships with students and staff, coordinating reimbursements and payments in UW systems, and offering hands-on guidance to