Financial Associate - Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support operational finance transactions, invoicing, and reconciliation activities to ensure accurate and timely financial data for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). Perform financial and business-related analysis and research, prepare financial data, and analyze funding resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2 years of experience
Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.
Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis.

Responsibilities

Coordinates development, maintenance, implementation, and documentation of financial operations.
Serves as lead for processing operational finance transactions for CTSI.
Manages departmental invoicing processes, including coordination with iLab for invoicing.
Tracks, monitors, and reconciles payment status and participates in follow-up to resolve outstanding items.
Prepares reports, ad hoc analysis, and transactional activities required to support financial analysis functions.
Verifies accuracy of reporting data and financial performance indicators, and completes basic financial calculations and analysis.
Analyzes appropriate funding sources and availability of funds for purchases and expenses.
Reviews and approves expenditures against the approved budget; supports grant expense management and post-award financial activities as needed.
Prepares financial analysis and projections for use in budget and strategic planning.
Responds to routine and complex financial inquiries; escalates financial issues to senior finance staff and administrators for resolution when appropriate.
Provides financial information for special projects.
Utilizes and maintains proficiency in financial systems and platforms to support accurate and efficient financial operations.
Assist with workplace inventory purchasing/maintenance
Maintain regular coverage at the designated reception area within the CTSI suite to greet visitors, receive deliveries, respond to general inquiries
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.