Position Vacancy ID:

101351

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Working Title:

Financial Specialist

Official Title:

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST SENIOR(00162)

Hiring Department:

A051000-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/ADMISSIONS

FTE:

100%

Term:

This is an Ongoing appointment

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $18.03

Job Summary:

This position is located in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and works under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions and Recruitment. The incumbent will join a team that actively participates in supporting the directives, goals and vision of senior leadership and must be able to excel in a high volume, fast-paced office.

The Financial Specialist-Senior is responsible for the day-to-day administration of travel expense reimbursements; providing bookkeeping and auditing services; and training/advising staff in the areas of purchasing, travel processing, and conference planning. This position requires the interpretation of rules, regulation, policies and procedures for university and academic staff, prepares requisitions, blanket orders, direct charges, purchase orders, and processes travel records (audit e-reimbursements, trip estimates, fleet car charges, reservations, etc.). The incumbent also assists with the inventory of office supplies, capital equipment, and publications. A working knowledge and comprehension of the university's financial system, State and Federal purchasing, travel and general expenditure policies, procedures and regulations is required.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Human Resource and Budget Manager who has administrative oversite of budget and fiscal matters for the unit.

Initiative, judgment, and independent decision making is required to achieve departmental goals. This position plays a key role in the training of staff. The ability to communicate policies and procedures to a diverse audience within a complex university setting is essential. The incumbent must work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, campus personnel, and vendors. Ability to work with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds is required.

Requirements:

Schedule Comment:

7:45 am - 4:30 pm with some flexibility

Contact:

Kim Morgan
kim.morgan@wisc.edu
608-265-2002
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 for this position, please click Apply Online.

Submit ONE pdf or doc file. The file should contain the following:
1) a letter of interest which highlights applicable work experience including:
a. highlights of your fiscal and/or payroll systems experience and your role (e.g., processing, reviewing, etc.);
b. your involvement with multiple financial accounts and funding sources;
c. examples of using Microsoft Excel and Word for financial related purposes (be specific);
2) a resume, and
3) contact information for three references.

Online applications must be received by the posted application deadline for ensured consideration. Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists. Eligibility to legally work in the United States without sponsorship is required by the anticipated start date of the position.

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: 15 Mar 2017 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: 5 Jul 2017 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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