Financial Specialist I or II

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Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular
Job Profile:
Financial Specialist I

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Financial Specialist I or II will be part of the administration team within the Department of Oncology/McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research. The role will provide high customer service to faculty, staff, and students on a variety of departmental financial transactions. This position will review and submit requests with funding allocation, purchasing, accounts payable, and travel related items, maintain financial reports and records, and support the administrative team.

• Full or part-time, 60%-100%
• Work must be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.
• Applicants will be considered for the titles Financial Specialist I or II, determined by experience and qualifications.
• Candidates who demonstrate ability to work independently on resolving matters timely and effectively communicate and develop positive working relationships with others will be given first consideration.

• Audit or process transactions and assign funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies.
• Audit or reconcile original purchase documents with payments.
• Serve as a backup to other Administrative Office personnel as needed.
• Draft basic communications and reports and maintain organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit.
• Answer general fiscal questions and provide information based on set materials and standards to various audiences.
• Audit, monitor, organize, and update fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Oncology, Administration

The McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research is also designated as the Department of Oncology within the University of Wisconsin‑Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. Our administrative team actively supports departmental research and their pursuit of understanding cancer.

The central mission of the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research is twofold:

While these two goals represent the cornerstone of our activities, we also seek to provide undergraduates and medical students with a foundation in basic cancer biology and to serve the public and scientific community through our activities for national and international organizations.

The starting hourly wage for the position is $22.00 per hour; it is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

• At least one year experience in Accounting, Finance, or another related business area.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Proficiency in data retrieval and generating reports.
• Experience in process improvement.
• Experience working in Workday or similar ERP systems on accounting, cost allocation, and payment processes.
• Administrative experience/knowledge of the biological sciences field.

H.S. Diploma Preferred Minimum

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