Financial Specialist III
Financial Specialist III
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Position Title:
Financial Specialist IIIJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Financial Specialist IIIJob Duties:
Under general supervision of the Controller the incumbent in this position performs Accounts Payable duties within the Financial Services unit of the Division of Administrative Services. This position is responsible for: pre-auditing and processing payment accounts payable documentation related to direct payment requests payment to individual reports speaker and entertainment contracts purchase orders and meal requisitions. The incumbent participates in the maintenance automated financial record keeping systems.
The incumbent is responsible for responding to inquiries from university administrators faculty staff and external stakeholders. These responses require knowledge of the financial and administrative procedures and policies of the University the UW System and relevant State and Federal agencies. The incumbent may provide department staff training and trains limited term employees project appointments and student employees. The incumbent reports directly to the Controller.
Hybrid remote work may be available after the successful completion of the initial training period. Please note that the remote work policy is subject to change at the discretion of the department or university.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules regulations and policies
Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations
Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
May train staff on financial processes and best practices
Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice recommendations and financial status updates
Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
Department:
Financial Services
Compensation:
Starting at $43888 and commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:
An associates degree or higher.
Proficient in the use of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience analyzing financial data and interpreting accounting policies.
Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Proven track record of taking action without immediate supervision.
Proven experience interacting professionally and effectively with individuals while still maintaining confidentiality.
Experience with strong customer service skills with a high level of professionalism; ability to be courteous respectful responsive and cooperative at all times.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with full time work in a business accounting setting.
Experience working with complex automated accounting systems and processes.
Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and basic accounting principles.
Education:
Associates degree or higher.
How to Apply:
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Legal Notices:
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWO will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
