Position Vacancy ID:
104790

Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing

Working Title:
Financial Specialist Senior

Official Title:
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST SENIOR(00162)

Hiring Department:
A538900-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PSYCHIATRY/PSYCHIATRY

FTE:
100%

Term:
This is an Ongoing appointment

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $18.02

Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial accounting, budgeting and analytical services for the Department of Psychiatry. This position functions under the general supervision of the Assistant Director. This position performs exact accounting, record-keeping and analytical services for the Department and is responsible and accountable for proper controls and the accuracy of each transaction. Under the general guidance of the Assistant Director, this position is responsible for financial management of departmental resources, developing and maintaining financial data and all appropriate record-keeping systems for multiple funding sources for designated user groups. This position has responsibility for FPRC purchasing and travel functions requiring a broad but extensive knowledge of UW Madison purchasing and travel regulations.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.


Requirements:
Typing

Additional Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
2. Knowledge regarding a variety (federal, state, university, granting agency, etc.) fiscal policies and procedures.
3. Ability to analyze accounting data and advise others on the appropriate action to take as result of the analysis.
4. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
6. Ability to work under deadline pressure, using computing resources effectively.
7. Comfortable interacting with a varied clientele and customer group.

Knowledge/Skills Preferred:
-Knowledge and understanding of University, school and internal departmental operating procedures.
-Proficient in gathering and interpreting information found in the School of Medicine and Public Health's (SMPH) Data Warehouse, SFS/WISDM and other web based data sources.
-Ability to effectively produce financial reports for the department.
-Application of established accounting principles and interpretation of a wide range of agency, state, federal, and donor rules and regulations in the maintenance, reconciliation and analysis of accounts.

Schedule Comment:
Hours of work will be between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Exact schedule to be determined when hire is made.

Contact:
KaBao Chang
kchang52@wisc.edu
608-263-6062
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To Apply, please click on "Apply Now" and submit your letter of interest and resume.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Probationary Period will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: May 11 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 3 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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