Financial Specialist II

The Financial Specialist II supports the financial operations of the University Bursar/Cashier Office by reviewing, approving, and advising on complex financial transactions. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processing, reconciles transactions, maintains records, and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and staff.

• Support daily cashiering functions, including deposits and balancing activities

• Respond to advanced financial inquiries and provide guidance based on policies

• Audit, monitor, and maintain fiscal records, reports, and supporting documentation

• Review and process complex financial transactions, assigning proper funding sources

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to transaction processing controls

• Draft communications and reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Reconcile billing, payments, and purchase documentation

• Reallocate expenses to correct funding strings and resolve discrepancies

Cashier's

$42,000 - $45,000

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in financial operations, accounting, or cashiering

• Strong knowledge of financial principles, reconciliation processes, and internal controls

• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools

• Experience in higher education bursar or cashier operations

• Familiarity with student account systems and university financial policies

• Advanced spreadsheet and financial reporting skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management abilities

• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with integrity

• Customer-focused with ability to explain complex financial information clearly

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Office setting with regular interaction with students, faculty, and staff

• Occasional extended hours during peak billing or fiscal periods

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work

• Occasional lifting of office or cashiering materials

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all application materials within 2 weeks of posting date.Later submissions may be reviewed at the committee's discretion.

Marybeth Meyer, meyerm0@uwp.edu

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

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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.