Job Description

Working Title: University Center Financial Specialist

Appointment Type: Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable

FTE: 100

Position Summary:

The Financial Specialist III is an integral member of the University Center team. This position is responsible for the administrative and financial support for the University Center and business partnerships (Chartwells, Follett, and Canteen) and student employee administration. This position performs routine, semi-routine and complex duties related to invoices, deposits, chargebacks, commissions, purchases, departmental transfers, reconciliation, and detects and corrects financial errors, generates and manages financial reports and records, and serves as the second reviewer/approver of routine or semi-routine financial transactions. This position provides customer service for staff and customers in an assigned program area to support program financial management. Recommends controls and process improvements and troubleshoots complex financial errors. This position also serves as the student payroll specialist for all student employees in the University Center.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, organizational, analytical, problem solving and resolution skills
• Experience in office and financial management
• Ability to understand and interpret policy and procedure documents
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, email, calendar, and internet systems
• Ability to work in an integrated automated financial and payroll system
• Ability to detect errors and analyze source of discrepancies
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Kristin Barstad

University Center Assistant Director of Event Services

kristin.barstad@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before October 13, 2024. 

Salary range: $43,000 – $45,000

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.90%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

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