Financial Specialist II

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:University Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Financial Specialist II Job Summary: The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Purchasing/Accounts Payable Team provides fiscal support to 6 major divisions and over 60 sub-departments with annual expenses exceeding $66 million. This position will utilize three systems including Workday and 2 Enterprise Resource Programs; Acumatica and Jaggaer SHOPUW+, for the acquisition, review, approval and follow up on approximately 68,000 transactions using best judgement, simplified bids, standing orders while utilizing State of Wisconsin Bureau of Procurement and UW-Madison purchasing contracts and established policies and procedures. Also, use UW-Madison Internal programs such as Facilities, Transportation and Safety in support of WSLH Operations. Work positively with UW-Madison and WSLH Accounts Payable Team members insuring accurate recording of purchases to departments with correct funding information and expenses. Resolve invoice related issues as necessary that are Material in nature. Provide WSLH employees with training in State of WI and UW-Madison Procurement Regulations, Workday, Acumatica and SHOPUW+ ensuring that WSLH Employees are viable members of the acquisition process and not just passive observers. All of these activities require superior communication, colleague collaboration and support of UW-Madison and WSLH personnel to ensure proper management of the acquisition process in compliance with State of Wisconsin, UW-Madison and WSLH policies and procedures. Finally, the position requires exceptional customer service, an inquisitive nature toward continual excellence, critical thinking skills to resolve complex acquisitions, above average speaking and listening skills to provide training of WSLH personnel. Key Job Responsibilities: Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit - 10% Reallocates expenses to... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E281F7C20AF44647