Financial Specialist II

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Financial Specialist II

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Disbursements - Account Payable, this position is responsible for reviewing, auditing, approving, and advising on Workday payable transactions, including purchase order invoices, supplier invoice requests, miscellaneous payments and direct uploads (EIB). This centrally located position will work closely with other Division of Business Services staff, and faculty, staff and leadership from UW-Madison schools, colleges, and auxiliaries.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
• Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
• Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
• Creates general reporting for transactions
• Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures

Department:
Division of Business Services, Disbursements

Compensation:
The anticipated starting hourly rate for the position is $26/hour (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• minimum of 2 years of accounting, finance, or business administration experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a clear, business-like, and courteous manner with a diverse internal and external customer base.
• Excellent organizational skills and techniques. Ability to work independently, prioritize work duties, and demonstrate effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment to meet Accounts Payable, Business Services Division, University, state, and/or federal deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret written rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and transition quickly between priorities to address specific situations.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member by contributing to the efficient operation of the work unit and providing constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of Accounts Payable and the Business Services Division.
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills to maintain effective, professional, and cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, coworkers, and all internal and external customers.
• Knowledge with general accepted auditing principles with an emphasis on accounts payable procedures and familiarity of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to create complex spreadsheets and reports.
• Knowledge of banking reconciliation software
• Knowledge of state accounts payable statues and funding rules
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable tax withholding rules
• Knowledge of Workday, Perceptive Content/Docfinity (Imaging Software) and ERP Matching Systems.
• Familiarity with UW Madison and UW System Spend Categories
• Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of data management and data integrity.
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems Familiarity with State and Federal accounting and purchasing rules and regulations.

Education:
Required: Associate's Degree
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume, Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)
Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. Applications submitted without a cover letter may still be considered, but a cover letter is required to guarantee consideration.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.
The application deadline is 11:59pm on May 19, 2026.

Contact Information:
Eva Armour-Esser, HR Generalist, asu.hr@ohr.wisc.edu