Financial Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin

. Provide complex financial transactions and coordinate purchasing .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $59,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial transaction management, procurement coordination, and budget reconciliation while providing exceptional customer service and collaboration with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing financial systems and tools to ensure compliance with university and state policies.

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Financial Transaction ManagementProcurement CoordinationBudget ReconciliationIntermediate Excel SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Financial Record MaintenanceAccounts Receivable/Payable ReconciliationContract ProcessingBudget Data Entry and ReviewPre-Audit Duties

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsStrong Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsSelf-MotivatedAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayShopUW+

Industry Keywords

University Financial PoliciesState of Wisconsin Purchasing PoliciesFiscal Year-End Accounting CloseExpenditure and Revenue TransactionsContracted Services Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide complex financial transactions and coordinate purchasing
Reconcile transactions and maintain program financial records
Provide customer service to staff and external stakeholders
Serve as an authorized procurement/purchasing coordinator for OPLR
Conduct pre-audit duties and process contract requests and invoices through Workday and/or ShopUW+
Reconcile daily accounts receivable/payable transactions and resolve discrepancies
Explain purchasing, travel, employee expense reporting, and transactional accounting concepts and practices
Organize and facilitate the annual fiscal year-end accounting close process
Collaborate with employees, the UWSA Financial & Administration Office, and external vendors to resolve expenditure and revenue transactions
Enter, review, and reconcile budget data
Assist with contracted services agreements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field, or 3 years of prior fiscal, administrative, operational experience
Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
Intermediate Excel skills
Knowledge of University and State of Wisconsin financial, purchasing and budget policies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve issues in a timely manner
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and learn and pursue process improvements
Residency in/relocation to the state of Wisconsin is required
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Resume in PDF format
Cover letter addressing experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications, in PDF format

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available
Excellent benefits package
Health and retirement contributions
Confidentiality for applicants who request it in writing