University of Wisconsin-Madison je javna raziskovalna univerza v Madisonu v zvezni državi Wisconsin ter vodilni kampus sistema University of Wisconsin. Njena akademska in raziskovalna skupnost zajema humanistiko, naravoslovje in uporabne discipline, pri čemer se v raziskave vsako leto vloži več kot milijarda dolarjev. Univerza povezuje dodiplomsko in podiplomsko izobraževanje z delom v skupnosti, viri kampusa in športom ter se pri tem ravna po usmeritvi Wisconsin Idea, ki poudarja služenje javnosti. Pri svojem delovanju poudarja tudi raznolikost, vključujočo odličnost in sodelovanje s širšo skupnostjo.
Part-Time Financial Specialist, Hybrid
Manage purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and fund transactions for a UW–Madison research institute. Support faculty, staff, students, and guests across research and outreach activities.
Opis
- Provide financial support to faculty, staff, students, and guests involved in research and outreach.
- Handle purchasing, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and other financial transactions.
- Respond to complex fiscal inquiries and explain information to varied audiences.
- Prepare communications and reports, and maintain a range of records.
- Assess transaction controls and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
- Advise unit leadership on financial matters, recommendations, and status updates.
- Train staff in financial processes and sound practices as needed.
- Track financial transactions and fund balances.
- Prepare and reconcile complex reports and statements.
- Review and approve complex transactions, including assigning funding codes.
- Transfer expenses to the appropriate funding strings.
- Work with a small administrative team under the general supervision of the Administrative Associate Director.
Zahteve
- Experience processing a range of financial transactions, such as invoices, purchase orders, expense reimbursements, or employer credit card purchases.
- Experience assigning expenses to appropriate funding sources.
- A track record of courteous, accurate, and timely service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
- Ability to manage and prioritize several tasks or projects at once.
- Proficiency with Excel or similar spreadsheet software, including navigation, data entry, basic functions, and formatting.
- Associate degree.
- Ability to work in person at the Discovery Building on the UW–Madison campus.
- Availability to work at least 60% on campus and up to 40% remotely from within Wisconsin.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- A resume and cover letter are required.
- Three references, including a current or former supervisor, are required for finalists.
- Employment may be contingent on a criminal background check.
- Preferred: experience interpreting financial terms and conditions, including allowability rules, budget limits, and compliance requirements.
- Preferred: familiarity with Universities of Wisconsin financial systems and workflows, such as Workday, ShopUW+, Concur, Assetworks, or Qualtrics.
- Preferred: experience arranging work-related travel for others.
- Preferred: experience in higher education.
- Preferred: adaptability to changing methods, requirements, and priorities.
- Preferred: strong time management and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Preferred: bachelor's degree in business, accounting, public administration, or a related field.
Ugodnosti
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
- Competitive insurance plans and savings accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
- Some scheduling flexibility.