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.Position Title:Financial Specialist III
Job Category:Academic Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Financial Specialist III
Job Duties:Located inthe Dean'sOffice atthe SheldonB. Lubar College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,theFinancialSpecialist III, reporting to the Divisional Finance Officer,provides administrative support for financial processes and reporting.This positionwill work closely withthe College'sAccountant,
campusAccounting Services staff,PurchasingServices staff,Human Resources staff, UWM Foundation staff, other campus serviceunitsand suppliers.This is a part-time position. The selected finalist can chose between a .5 - .8 schedule, 20 - 32 weekly hours.
Primarilyreviews, approves, and adviseson a variety of complex financial transactions.Reconcilestransactions. Maintains financial records, provides administrative processing support, and provides customer service forfaculty,staffand customers in an assigned program area to support programfinancial management. Recommends controls and process improvements and troubleshoots complex financial errors. May be a lead or resource for others in the unit.
Key Job Responsibilities:- Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
- Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
- Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
- Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates
- Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
- Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations
- Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
- May train staff on financial processes and best practices
Key Job Responsibilities:
Serve as aunitliaison to leadership, providingfinancial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates.
Compensation: $30,000 to $48,000 based on a part-time FTE (.5 - .8).
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Contact Information:Suha Omari, HR Coordinator
Somari@uwm.edu
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Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.