SUPPLIER FILE ADMINISTRATION TEAM MEMBER

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.

Financial Specialist II (FN007)

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Preferred
Associate's Degree
No degree is required. Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.

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.
- Knowledge of generally accepted office procedures and practices.
- Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and problem solve.
- 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.
PREFERRED
- Experience creating, editing, and verifying vendor files is strongly preferred.
- Experience with the Peoplesoft Supplier module is preferred.
- Knowledge of Image Now or other image retention database software is preferred.
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable tax withholding rules.
- Knowledge of state accounts payable statutes, state funding rules and chart of accounts. Ability to interpret written rules and regulations.

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.

A030503-BUSINESS SERVICES/ACCT/DISBURSEMENTS

Full Time: 100%
This position requires 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.

Standard business hours. Monday through Friday.

Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $20.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

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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.

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. )

Financial Specialist II(FN007)

University Staff-Fixed Term

242889-FTF