Position Vacancy ID:
104828

Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing

Working Title:
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Official Title:
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST SENIOR(00162)

Hiring Department:
A487200-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/POLITICAL SCI/POLI SCI

FTE:
100%

Term:
This is an Ongoing appointment

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $18.03

Job Summary:
Starting pay is based on experience, with a minimum starting rate of $18.03 per hour.

The University of Wisconsin Political Science Department is one of the nation's oldest and most respected programs. It is also one of the largest majors on campus, with a commitment to excellence in research and instruction. The Financial Specialist is directly involved with the financial-related responsibilities associated with the department's research and instructional mission. This position monitors the integrity of complex budgets, creates reports/projections, conducts internal audits as necessary, identified discrepancies and initiates corrective actions.

There are approximately 250 separate accounts for the department and its centers comprised of state funds, grants and gifts accounts including 101, 131, 144, 150, 233 etc. totaling over 7 million dollars. The incumbent coordinates the financial activities for the department's annual operating budget, federal/non-federal awards as well as its foundation and trust funds. This includes providing assistance with establishing new accounts, procurement compliance according to account guidelines and reconciliation of accounts. This position also serves as the site manager for the departments purchasing/travel cards as well as provides support for employee/non-employee travel and reimbursement.

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Schedule Comment:
This is a full-time position.

Contact:
Jason Josvai
jrjosvai@wisc.edu
608-263-1780
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:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position contact: Jason Josvai, jrjosvai@wisc.edu or (608) 263-1780

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best qualified applicants. Thus, your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position including your work experience in the following, if applicable, and where it was performed:

- Applying policies and procedures to financial transactions
- Coordinating, processing, and tracking financial transactions
- Developing and managing budgets
- Developing and preparing financial reports


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 24 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 7 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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