Financial Specialist III

Universities of Wisconsin

Financial Specialist III focused on accounting transactions for the University of Wisconsin System. Providing essential administrative support and training on transaction processing within Workday.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,300 - $59,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing a broad range of accounting transactions and providing administrative support functions to the Office of Financial Administration
Processing and auditing of accounting transactions, reconciliation of accounts, and monitoring budget to actual reports
Processes vouchers, invoices, journals, and salary transfers accurately and timely
Monitors and reconciles various clearing and departmental accounts, including budget to actual reports
Trains and assists departmental staff in the use of Workday
Preparation and processing of Systemwide billings
Maintain miscellaneous accounts receivable records within the ERP system
Preparation of fiscal year end reports and management reports to assist departments and leadership with decision making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field, or 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role
Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
Intermediate Excel skills
Knowledge of University and State of Wisconsin financial, purchasing and budget policies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve issues in a timely manner
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and learn and pursue process improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

excellent benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

AccountingAuditingBudget MonitoringInvoice ProcessingVouchers ProcessingJournal EntrySalary TransfersFiscal Year-End ReportingAccounts Receivable ManagementFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsSelf-MotivationProcess Improvement