Financial Specialist

The Financial Specialist position within Facilities Management is a highly skilled and collaborative position focused on accurate, timely billing of services, payment of bills, creating budgets and analyzing expenditures.Position includes working with a multi-million dollar facilities budget, including utilities, car fleet and related operations.

This is a full-time, benefit and paid leave eligible position. The salary for this position begins at $50,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings

• May train staff on financial processes and best practices

• Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates

• Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations

• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures

• Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences

• Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit

• Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies

In Order to Succeed You'll Need:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or similarly related financial field

• Must possess a strong focus on conscientious in work quality

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables required

• Must have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Must be proficient in working with expenses, accounting and ability to reconcile accounts

• Must have a strong mathematical ability/aptitude

• Exceptional communication skills required with demonstrated ability to communicate at every level in the organization respectfully and collaboratively in verbal, written and electronic format

• Must be able to communicate professionally and respectfully with supervisor and staff in support of a collaborative work environment

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by December 4, 2025.Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications

• A current resume

• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Peter Davis, davisp@uwplatt.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleAnnual Security & Annual Fire Safety Reportis available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at608.342.1584for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.See Wis. Stat. *. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.