Financial Specialist Senior

Financial Specialist Senior
Deadline for Applications is 10/04/2020

Code: 16644 Posted: 09/11/2020

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the position of Financial Specialist Senior.

The Accounts Payable and Travel Services is a hands-on position which is responsible coordinating the day-to-day accounts payable function and travel management program. This position executes vendor invoice payments; serves as liaison between the vendors and customers; coordinates vendor onboarding and maintenance; completes pay cycle runs, and assists in reimbursements to individuals. Travel Services provides travelers on University business help in receiving reimbursements to faculty, staff and students. Process improvement development and execution is paramount in this role. The position reports to the Controller.


Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the accuracy and productivity of the day-to-day activities of Accounts Payable
• Manage and review the posting of AP batches by ensuring correct vendor id’s, the correct amount paid, the effective date of activity, account codes, as well as appropriate supporting documentation and necessary approvals, are present.
• Supervise the check and EFT runs to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the requests
• Maintain payment schedules to conform to prompt payment law, and university policy
• Manage the ERP Accounts Payable module
• Manage Corporate Travel Card program
• Answer and assist all e-Reimbursement issues and questions from departments
• Assist with moving expense reimbursements
• Provide training for travelers and support staff on e-Reimbursement
• Reconcile travel advances, collect outstanding advances and create journal entries

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Strong financial, analytical, and critical/problem solving/thinking skills
• Excellent customer service with the ability to build effective relationships
• Effective organizational and management skills with high level of attention to detail and ability to coordinate and prioritize work and activities.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects, and still meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Current experience in using an enterprise financial software program (e.g., PeopleSoft or other enterprise software)
• Responsibility for accounts which hold financial information

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training and/or Certifications

Required

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or closely related field
• Proven experience in scaling AP and leveraging to ERP systems
• Proven experience in developing and executing process improvement
• Minimum of three years of leading and serving as a payment services lead
• Minimum three years’ experience with an ERP system
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Salary and Benefits

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/


Application Process

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and Contact information for three References

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Sunday October 4, 2020 are ensured full consideration.

You must select 'SUBMIT'. Selecting 'Save' will not forward your application materials to the search committee.

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.


Legal Notices and Important Information

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here . Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.

Contact

Laura Menarek
(262)595-3204
menarek@uwp.edu
Available Until: 10/05/2020