Supplier File Financial Specialist II

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Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the UW-Madison Accounts Payable Financial Program Manager this position will be responsible for the creation of suppliers and the ongoing maintenance of existing suppliers utilized by all campuses in the UW System.

The supplier file within the SFS Accounts Payable and ShopUW supplier modules requires a high level of independent decision making to ensure all business rules are enforced. The supplier file requires adherence to a complex set of rules to ensure all necessary information is properly collected verified and entered for purchase order creation vouchering payment handling and routing. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical to this position to minimize risk and ensure data integrity.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures

• Audits monitors organizes and updates fiscal records reports and affiliated materials

• Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit

• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings

• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments

• Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules regulations and policies

• Creates general reporting for transactions

• Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences

Update Internal database files

Department:

Division of Business Services Disbursement Administration

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for the position is $23.50 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a clear business-like and courteous manners with a diverse internal and external customer base.
- Excellent organizational skills and techniques. Ability to work independently prioritize work duties and demonstrate effective time management skills to meet Accounts Payable Business Services Division University state and/or federal deadlines.
- Ability to participate as an effective team member by contributing to the efficient operation of the work unit and providing constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of Accounts Payable and the Business Services Division.
- Strong human relations and interpersonal skills to maintain effective professional and cooperative working relationships with managers supervisors coworkers and all internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of generally accepted office procedures and practices.
- Proficiency in Excel and ability to create complex spreadsheets and reports.
- Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and basic accounting principles.
- Knowledge of Jaggaer or other accounting software. Experience with the ShopUW module is preferred.
- Knowledge of ImageNow or other image retention database software.
- Knowledge of data management and data integrity.
- Knowledge of state accounts payable statutes. Knowledge of state funding rules and chart of accounts. Ability to interpret written rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable tax withholding rules.
- Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and problem solve.

Education:

H.S. Diploma Required

Associates Degree Preferred; Degree in Finance Accounting or related field preferred.

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

- Resume Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm on January 27 2026.

Contact Information:

Phoua Khang
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