Financial Specialist II
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Job Location:
Eau Claire, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 21
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Financial Specialist IIJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Financial Specialist IIJob Duties:
A full-time university staff position is available in Continuing Education beginning Fall 2025. The working title for this assignment is Financial Specialist with an official title of Financial Specialist II. This is an expected-to-continue assignment which requires a six-month probationary period. The expected hourly hiring salary is between $18 - $21.50 There may be an opportunity for hybrid remote work for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Creates general reporting for transactions
- Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
- Audits monitors organizes and updates fiscal records reports and affiliated materials
- Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
- Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
- Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
- Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
- Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules regulations and policies
Department:
The unit of Continuing Education consists of 11 staff members. At UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education we believe in the transformative power of education. Whether youre exploring new passions enhancing your skills or pursuing professional development our diverse range of courses and programs are designed to empower the adult learner.
Compensation:
The expected hourly hiring salary is between $18 - $21.50
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of cash handling standards and practices
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to learn new systems software and processes quickly
- Ability to use Excel to import data from databases as well as create and maintain spreadsheets
- Ability to use databases to export data enter data and prepare reports
- Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals
- Ability to remain adaptable and flexible to different situations and changes and to work under pressure
- Must have the mental and visual ability to read interpret and manipulate MS Excel Words and Outlook files on a daily basis
- Must have the physical ability to operate office equipment (such as phone computer and printer) used to perform essential job functions on a daily basis
Preferred Qualifications:
Coursework and/or experience in accounting (GAAP) finance or related field is preferred
Accounts receivable and accounts payable experience is preferred
Administrative experience with Workday system is preferred
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted electronically.Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
- Cover letter
- Resume/curriculum vita
- Names and contact information for three references.
To ensure consideration completed applicationsmust be received byTuesday November 4th 2025. Howeverscreening maycontinue until position is filled.
Contact Information:
Please direct requests for additional information to:
Emma Dimick
Continuing Education Operations Manager
Special Notes:
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
UW-Eau Claire an institution of approximately 9000 students and 1200 faculty and staff is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity sustainability leadership and innovation. To learn more about UWEC visit .
The City of Eau Claire situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails strong public schools a vibrant arts scene and local food culture and abundant recreational opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. SeeWis. Stat. . 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited the University Police want students faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. VisitCampus Security and Fire Report. Also visit ourCampus Security Authority(CSA) policy.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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:
IC
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Customer Relationships
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Business Units
- Annual Budget
- Income
- New Clients
- Financial Management
