Student Group Finance Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Financial Specialist III within the Student Affairs Budget and Finance to support the ASM and RSOs, tracking expenses, generating reports, and guiding students through payments and reimbursements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ASM leaders, onboarding student workers, and ensuring compliance with university policies; occasional evening meetings may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of working experience in general financial/accounting, administration, operations, and/or customer service roles or relevant student experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data entry techniques
• Ability to communicate with staff and students of various backgrounds with clarity and precision, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of prioritizing tasks and managing projects seamlessly in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations
• 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
• Responsible for hiring student employees in the payroll system for ASM and coordinating their onboarding activities
• 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

Skills

Financial experience

Microsoft Office

Clear communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Workday

ShopUW+

e-reimbursement

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Financial Specialist III within the Student Affairs Budget and Finance to support the ASM and RSOs, tracking expenses, generating reports, and guiding students through payments and reimbursements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ASM leaders, onboarding student workers, and ensuring compliance with university policies; occasional evening meetings may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package.