Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Financial Specialist III

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Financial Specialist III to support the business functions of the lab. This position is responsible for managing day‑to‑day accounts receivable operations, assisting with procurement activities, and performing other accounting duties, while serving as WVDL’s Departmental Property Administrator. A well‑qualified candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic work environment.

They will also have a strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial controls, ensuring compliance with University of Wisconsin policies, and adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This individual collaborates closely with WVDL management and staff to contribute to the success of laboratory operations.

• Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies - 25%
• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings - 5%
• Serve as the WVDL Departmental Property Administrator (DPA) - 10%
• Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences - 15%
• May train staff on financial processes and best practices - 5%
• Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates - 5%
• Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations - 25%
• Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit - 5%
• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures - 5%

Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory/Administration/Business Services

Our mission at the WVDL is to deliver high‑quality veterinary diagnostics and exemplary customer service to promote animal and public health and the vitality of the State and National agricultural economy. The WVDL is a top‑ranked, AAVLD accredited laboratory, conveniently located directly behind the School of Veterinary Medicine on the UW campus. The WVDL is dedicated to fostering a healthy work environment that emphasizes mutual respect, integrity, trust, and accountability.

Because of our core values, WVDL seeks to recruit, retain, and develop talented team members to help contribute to WVDL's ability to continue setting high standards for excellence in our field of expertise.

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The minimum salary for this position is $58,000 (may be negotiable based on qualifications). This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://.

• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, finance, or business administration with hands‑on work in any of these areas.
• Knowledge of the standard rules for financial reporting (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with experience using Excel for spreadsheets and formulas, and other tools like Word and Outlook, and the ability to create detailed spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to review work carefully and catch errors to ensure accuracy, with a strong attention to detail.

• Knowledge and understanding of UW purchasing policies and…