Job no: 254329-US
Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time
Department:BUS SVC/ACCT/DISBURSEMENTS
Location: Madison
Categories: Accounting, Financial Operations, and Reporting
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the UW-Madison Accounts Payable Financial Program Manager, this position will be responsible for the creation of suppliers and the ongoing maintenance of existing suppliers in the SFS supplier file. The supplier file, within the SFS Accounts Payable module, requires a high level of independent decision making to ensure all business rules are enforced. The supplier file requires adherence to a complex set of rules to ensure all necessary information is properly entered for vouchering, payment handling and routing. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical to this position to minimize risk and ensure data integrity.
Responsibilities:
Primarily reviews, approves, and advises on a variety of advanced financial transactions. May prepare some financial transactions and reconciles transactions. Recommends controls and process improvements, troubleshoots advanced financial errors. Maintains financial records, provides administrative processing support, and provides customer service for staff and customers in an assigned program area to support program financial management.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
No degree is required.
Qualifications:
Required:
* 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 to meet Accounts Payable, Business Services Division, University, state, and/or federal deadlines.
* 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.
Preferred:
* Knowledge of generally accepted office procedures and practices. Proficiency in Excel and ability to create complex spreadsheets and reports. Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and basic accounting principles. Knowledge of Peoplesoft or other accounting software.
* Experience with the Peoplesoft Supplier module is preferred.
* Knowledge of Image Now or other image retention database software.
* Knowledge of state accounts payable statutes. Knowledge of state funding rules and chart of accounts. Ability to interpret written rules and regulations.
* Knowledge of Accounts Payable tax withholding rules.
* Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and problem solve.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Schedule:
8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $21.50 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
This is a hybrid position with a combination of in-person and remote work.
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.
How to Apply:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Now button.
You will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume addressing your skills and experience as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description.
Contact:
Michele Blakeman
[email protected]
608-262-7110
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Financial Specialist II(FN007)
Department(s):
A030503-BUSINESS SERVICES/ACCT/DISBURSEMENTS
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
254329-CP
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
Applications Open: Mar 10 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Mar 24 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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