Financial Specialist II
About The Position
Become the Financial Wizard of the Department of Psychiatry! Are you a numbers whisperer who loves turning messy data into financial harmony? We are looking for a dynamic Financial Specialist to become the transactional powerhouse behind our team. Working alongside our Associate Department Administrator, you’ll take full ownership of our day-to-day financial engine. You won't just track data—you’ll be the ultimate guardian of financial integrity, executing flawless record-keeping, ensuring airtight internal controls, and masterfully managing transactional accounting across multiple funding streams. But your superpowers don't stop at the ledger! You will also be our resident logistics champion, steering the department through the wild waters of UW-Madison purchasing and travel regulations. Armed with your extensive knowledge, you'll save the day by translating complex compliance rules into seamless buying and travel experiences for our team. If you’re ready to combine your love for airtight spreadsheets with a mission that truly matters, jump on board—we've got some transactions to master!
Requirements
- More than three years of related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge regarding a variety (federal, state, university, granting agency, etc.) fiscal policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyze accounting data and advise others on the appropriate action to take as result of the analysis.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure, using computing resources effectively.
- Comfortable interacting with a varied clientele and customer group.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and understanding of University, school and internal departmental operating procedures.
- Proficient in gathering and interpreting information found in UW-Madison and other web-based data sources.
- Experience with WORKDAY ERP.
- Ability to effectively produce financial reports for the department.
- Application of established accounting principles and interpretation of a wide range of agency, state, federal, and donor rules and regulations in the maintenance, reconciliation and analysis of accounts.
Responsibilities
- Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
- Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
- 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
- Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
- Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
- Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
- Creates general reporting for transactions
Benefits
- generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- competitive insurances and savings accounts
- retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
