ASM Financial Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Support operations of the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), the University of Wisconsin-Madison student government .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesJunior💰 $56,000 - $59,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations, including tracking expenses, generating reports, and providing financial guidance in alignment with university policies. Proficient in communication and organizational skills to effectively support student organizations and manage financial transactions.

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Financial ReportingExpense TrackingMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingData Entry TechniquesTransaction ProcessingReconciliationBudget Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Student GovernmentStudent OrganizationsSegregated FeesFinancial PoliciesPayroll System

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operations of the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), the University of Wisconsin-Madison student government
Work directly with ASM student leaders and Registered Student Organizations seeking access to student segregated fees
Track expenses and funding for student groups
Provide guidance aligned with university and ASM policies
Develop financial reports and reconcile expenses
Work with campus partners for the benefit of student organizations
Help students navigate payments, reimbursements, and purchases through university finance and HR systems
Monitor financial transactions and fund balances
Generate and reconcile complex reports and statements
Review and approve complex transactions and assign funding codes
Reallocate expenses to appropriate funding strings
Draft communications and reports and maintain varied records
Answer complex fiscal questions and provide information to various audiences
Hire student employees in the payroll system and coordinate onboarding
Review transaction-processing internal controls and recommend policies and procedures
Serve as a unit liaison to leadership, providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates
May train staff on financial processes and best practices
Attend occasional evening meetings with students as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year of working experience in general financial/accounting, administration, operations, and/or customer service roles or relevant student experience
Proficiency with computer software/applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and data entry techniques
Ability to communicate with staff and students of various backgrounds with clarity and precision, both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of prioritizing tasks and managing projects in dynamic, fast-moving environments
University sponsorship is not available; continuous eligibility to work in the United States is required without employer sponsorship
Employment may require a criminal background check
An associate degree or a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial/business field is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Potential flexible/partially remote work arrangement