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Posted: 01-Mar-24
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: Open
Categories:
Financial
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 294598-AS
Job Summary: | This position is part of a team of business operations and financial specialists in the Institute for Regional & International Studies (IRIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining financial data and all related record-keeping activities for the area studies centers assigned to this position. This position independently performs exact accounting and analytical financial services for contributing units. This position is also responsible for ensuring that travel-related purchases (airfare and lodging) made on behalf of IRIS staff and guest speakers are compliant with UW-Madison travel policies. The person must work as a contributing team member by demonstrating a commitment to organizational success, working autonomously but in a collaborative environment. This position requires comprehensive financial knowledge, advanced computer skills, excellent written and oral skills, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The person in this position must have the ability to interpret complex rules, guidelines and regulations at the University, College, and departmental levels and must possess familiarity with financial policies and procedures associated with external granting agencies. |
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Responsibilities: | Primarily reviews, approves, and advises on a variety of complex financial transactions. Reconciles transactions. 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. Recommends controls and process improvements and troubleshoots complex financial errors. May be a lead or resource for others in the unit.
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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. |
Education: | Preferred |
Qualifications: | Required:
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Work Type: | Full Time: 100% |
Appointment Type, Duration: | Ongoing/Renewable |
Salary: | Minimum $48,000 ANNUAL (12 months) |
Additional Information: | Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. |
How to Apply: | Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of three professional references through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date. |
Contact: | Kristine Schutte |
Official Title: | Financial Specialist III(FN008) |
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Department(s): | A10-INTL DIVISION/IRIS INST REG INTL ST |
Employment Class: | Academic Staff-Renewable |
Job Number: | 294598-AS |
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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 . |
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