What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Specialist II position at University of Wisconsin River Falls?
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Position Title:
Financial Specialist IIJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Financial Specialist IIJob Duties:
Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
Creates general reporting for transactions
Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
- Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
- Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
- Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
- Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
- Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
- Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
- Creates general reporting for transactions
Required Qualifications:
Detail-oriented with the ability to review large amounts of data for accuracy.
Ability to multitask and take lead on projects.
Background in accounting, finances, or student financial systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Minimum of associate’s degree or 3 years of experience.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Resume
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Jacqueline Montreal
Search Chair
jacqueline.montreal@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply : Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before October 2, 202 5.
A six -month probationary period is required.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf .
UW-River Falls 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 at 715-425-4941.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu ; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/ titleIX .
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Reasonable Accommodations
UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.
Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression .
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.
