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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Financial Specialist III in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Business Services Office at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is looking for a motivated and team-oriented person to join our finance team. This person will provide financial support in the areas of purchasing, travel, expenses, accounting journal entries, accounts receivable, billing, etc. The finance team supports many different departments/units within the division and serves as back-up support for any department/unit in need of temporary assistance. The person who joins this team will function independently, as a member of the CALS finance team, and will work closely with their assigned departments/units. This position is entrusted with overseeing complex financial transactions, monitoring fund balances, and ensuring compliance with campus and UW Foundation policies, state law, and related rules and regulations. Responsibilities will include transaction processing, employee reimbursement, and other accounting functions. The position will enter, review, and assign funding strings, and approve and advise on a variety of financial transactions. In addition, they will reconcile transactions, maintain financial records including retention, and provide administrative processing support and customer services for faculty and staff. The position will serve as a key point of contact for financial inquiries related to campus policies and procedures while offering support and guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be detail oriented, and exercise sound financial judgement. They will thrive in a collaborative environment, and exercise initiative. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/347FEE4C0E9148BA