Shared Services Analyst
About The Position
The Shared Services Analyst is an integral member of the University of Washington School of Law’s Business Office, reporting to the Director of Finance. The role provides expert support for financial, payroll, procurement, and administrative activities that enable the School’s teaching, research, and service missions. It combines analytical problem-solving, customer service, and process improvement to support accurate, efficient, and compliant business operations in a collaborative academic environment. The position is based at the Seattle campus. Work is primarily in person at William H. Gates Hall in a shared office space, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week. It is a regular, 100% FTE position on the first shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience providing customer service in an HR, payroll, procurement, and/or finance business unit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
- Ability to work with diverse people with tact and diplomacy, applying good judgment, critical thinking, discretion, and sensitivity.
- Ability to communicate complex issues with a focus on solutions.
- Ability to collaborate remotely while also working independently and handling frequent task shifts.
- Motivation to navigate multiple system interfaces efficiently and resolve outstanding issues.
- Ability to identify efficient solutions for individual tasks or determine next steps to resolve problems.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with Workday.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with ProCard PaymentNet or another credit-card payment administrative interface.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with UWConnect or another issue-ticketing system for coordinated responses.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with MyFinancialDesktop or another budgeting system.
Responsibilities
- Manage departmental procurement and payment activities, including purchasing, supplier relations, expense reconciliation, Workday transactions, and compliance monitoring.
- Advise on procurement, travel, and records-management policies.
- Administer payroll costing and transactions; reconcile payroll data, monitor labor expenditures, and prepare reports.
- Support the development and maintenance of payroll-related processes, policies, and resources.
- Support fiscal operations through contract and account management, process improvement initiatives, compliance monitoring, financial controls, and cross-functional administrative support.
- Help ensure efficient and effective business operations.
Benefits
- The posting refers applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits information page but does not specify particular benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
