It financial specialist

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JOB DUTIES:

WORKING TITLE: IT Financial Specialist II

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Financial Specialist II

POSTING DATE: June 10, 2024

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and is responsible for reviewing, approving, and advising on a variety of advanced financial transactions. This position will prepare and reconcile financial transactions, recommend controls and process improvements, troubleshoot advanced financial errors. This position 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. This position serves on the Division of Information Technology leadership team in an advisory role and works collaboratively with peers and campus stakeholders to provide reliable, secure, and accurate financial information in support of the division and the UW-Green Bay mission.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies.
• Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials.
• Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences.
• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments.
• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings.
• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures.
• Assists with miscellaneous office duties (e.g. ordering supplies, deliveries, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance or related field
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Computer proficiency with the ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, and accounting software packages (i.e. Microsoft 365 and PeopleSoft).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Experience in a higher education environment
• 2-4 years of experience with accounting and bookkeeping concepts
• Excellent judgement, including sensitivity to personal and confidential information
• Knowledge of UW policies and procedures
• Ability to manage a wide variety of office duties, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Familiar with ITIL best practices
• Ability to understand fairly complex oral and written instructions with analysis, problem solving, and decision-making ability

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 67,500 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University¿s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise ¿ Wisconsin¿s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit

UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their best work. We think about education differently and empower faculty, staff and students through our Strategic Priorities. Join us in our mission to never stop learning. Employee testimonials can be found at #WhyUWGB.

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at if you would like a paper copy.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Position is a full-time University Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some travel is required for necessary meetings, workshops, and conferences. Occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected.

A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). A six-month probationary period is required for this position. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Please submit application materials by Sunday, June 23, 2024 .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY INFORMATION

Hourly salary range of $22.00 - $24.00.

This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the links below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure:
• Total Compensation Estimator:

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• Cover letter
• Resume

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