Transactional & Reporting Financial Analyst

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Identify, verify, and audit financial charges and credits and authorize payments .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations, including analysis, reporting, and compliance, while effectively supervising and training staff. Proficient in process improvement and data management to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AnalysisGeneral Ledger ReconciliationProcess ImprovementAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudget ManagementData ManagementFiscal Policy ImplementationTransaction Reconciliation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Automated Financial Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsComplianceUniversities of Wisconsin System Financial Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, verify, and audit financial charges and credits and authorize payments
Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees, when applicable
Serve as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding financial operations, status, and reporting
Recommend process improvements
Plan, direct, and engage in financial and/or accounting operations across multiple areas
Coordinate data management, budget preparation and management, and financial reporting efforts
Analyze financial information and make recommendations to unit leadership
Recommend, interpret, disseminate, and implement unit-focused fiscal policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and financial guidelines
Participate in developing, maintaining, and monitoring automated financial information systems
Oversee non-salary budgets and transactional activities across multiple funding sources
Coordinate reimbursements, purchasing card activity, reconciliations, supporting documentation, reporting, and other transactional functions
Resolve complex, frequent, and time-sensitive financial inquiries from Radiology faculty and staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of professional experience analyzing financial transactions, managing general ledger reconciliations and account analysis, resolving discrepancies, and preparing financial reports for leadership decision making
At least 3 years of professional experience improving financial processes, workflows or systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, or compliance
Bachelor's Degree required, with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field
Understanding of the Universities of Wisconsin system financial policies and procedures related to purchasing, billing, cash handling, and other financial operations
Professional experience supervising, leading, training or directing staff
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with an ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize financial data
Must maintain continuous eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Cover letter required
Resume required
Employment may require a criminal background check
References will be requested from final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits