Financial Specialist II

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Support the Accounts Payable area within UW-Madison's Division of Business Services .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Payable processes, including auditing invoices, reconciling transactions, and interpreting regulations. Proficient in using Workday and Excel to manage financial data and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ExperienceKnowledge Of GAAPProficiency In ExcelKnowledge Of WorkdayStrong Attention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Auditing InvoicesReconciliationData ManagementFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable ProceduresBanking ReconciliationTax Withholding RulesFunding RulesAdvanced Transaction ProcessingInternal Controls Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Multi-task

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPerceptive ContentERP Matching SystemsExcel

Industry Keywords

State Accounts Payable StatutesFunding SourcesFiscal RecordsAudit PrinciplesUW-Madison Chart Of Accounts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Accounts Payable area within UW-Madison's Division of Business Services
Independently audit invoices requiring advanced knowledge and expertise
Work with a wide variety of funding sources
Enter invoice payment data into Workday
Research, resolve, and respond to payment-related questions
Provide advice, interpretation, and information on rules and regulations to the UW-Madison campus and occasionally suppliers
Reconcile transactions and recommend controls and process improvements
Troubleshoot complex financial errors
Draft communications and advanced reports
Maintain varied records and provide administrative support
Reallocate expenses to appropriate funding strings
Audit or reconcile purchase documents with payments
Audit or process advanced transactions and assign funding codes according to rules, regulations, and policies
Create general transaction reports
Audit, monitor, organize, and update fiscal records, reports, and related materials
Review transaction-processing internal controls and recommend policies and procedures
Answer advanced fiscal questions and provide information based on established materials and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously with diverse internal and external customers
Excellent organizational skills and techniques
Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to interpret written rules and regulations
Ability to multi-task and transition quickly between priorities
Ability to contribute effectively as a team member and provide constructive feedback
Strong human relations and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of generally accepted auditing principles, accounts payable procedures, and GAAP
Proficiency in Excel and ability to create complex spreadsheets and reports
Knowledge of banking reconciliation software
Knowledge of state accounts payable statutes and funding rules
Knowledge of Accounts Payable tax withholding rules
Knowledge of Workday, Perceptive Content, and ERP matching systems
Familiarity with UW-Madison and UW System Chart of Accounts
Knowledge of data management and data integrity
Knowledge of accounting systems and state and federal accounting and purchasing rules and regulations
Eligibility to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship
Successful employment may require a criminal background check and reference questions regarding misconduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Comprehensive benefits package
Disability or pregnancy-related accommodations during the hiring process