Financial Specialist III

Universities of Wisconsin•Eau Claire, WI

2d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time academic staff position is available in University Accounting beginning July 13, 2026. The working title for this assignment is Financial Specialist III – University Accounting with an official title of Financial Specialist III. The expected hiring salary will be $50,000-$55,000, based on qualifications and experience. This position has full pre-audit delegated authority from UW-System and is responsible for appropriate tax reporting, accounting controls, and the accuracy of each non-payroll transaction in a decentralized environment. This position audits, analyzes, and coordinates the operation of the automated accounts payable system in the processing of Sodexo Food invoices, gift requests, and other various items received in the Accounts Payable Department. Additionally, this position is responsible for various accounting responsibilities. Knowledge of IRS tax reporting rules and regulations are required for the position. It is also essential to interpret applicable Federal, State, & Institutional rules and regulations. The position requires a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to correctly interpret, apply, and communicate financial information to university administrators. This position will act as a liaison to unit leadership and is responsible for training campus units on financial processes and best practices, being a lead resource. This position reports to the Controller under general supervision.

Requirements

Associate degree in business, finance, accounting, or closely related field
Two or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field
Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels
Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, written, and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with financial software packages (e.g. PeopleSoft, Workday)
Ability to prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and budgets
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, database systems, financial accounting systems and various database query tools
Strong mathematical ability and strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and in reconciliation of various accounting figures
Strong organizational skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects under competing deadlines
Ability and willingness to adapt to change
Prior Governmental experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or closely related field
Prior Higher Education experience

Responsibilities

Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations
Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates
Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
May train staff on financial processes and best practices
Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
Run Local Check Settlements
Student Organization payments using Quicker Central Accounts Receivable + Sponsored Accounts Receivable
Prepare and Initiate Accounting Journals
Initiate Payroll Accounting Adjustments
US Bank Debit Card Expense Program Administration
Asset Management
Initiate Security Role Requests
Review and Approve Gifts, Awards, Prizes, Giveaway requests
Review and Approve Purchase of Clothing requests
Review and enter Sodexo Food Requisitions
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Full pre-audit delegated authority from UW-System
Appropriate tax reporting
Accounting controls
Accuracy of each non-payroll transaction in a decentralized environment
Audits, analyzes, and coordinates the operation of the automated accounts payable system
Processing of Sodexo Food invoices, gift requests, and other various items received in the Accounts Payable Department
Various accounting responsibilities
Knowledge of IRS tax reporting rules and regulations
Interpret applicable Federal, State, & Institutional rules and regulations
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and standards
Ability to correctly interpret, apply, and communicate financial information to university administrators
Act as a liaison to unit leadership
Training campus units on financial processes and best practices
Lead resource
Reports to the Controller under general supervision