Finance Operations Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Support financial operations during LinkUW transition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Assist with purchasing, accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and general accounting tasks.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,543 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, transaction processing, and compliance with established rules and regulations. Strong ability to communicate financial information clearly and maintain organizational records while providing excellent customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AnalysisTransaction ProcessingReport GenerationCustomer ServiceOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinanceBusiness AdministrationFinancial ReportingTransaction Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailIndependenceTime Management

Industry Keywords

Internal ControlsPolicies and ProceduresFunding CodesFiscal QuestionsBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates
May train staff on financial processes and best practices
Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations
Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and courteously to a diverse internal and external audience.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and the ability to accurately interpret and apply written rules, policies, and regulations.
Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive working relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
competitive insurance and savings accounts
retirement benefits