JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: This position is a member of the Russell Labs Administrative Center that supports the academic departments of Entomology, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Plant Pathology. The Financial Specialist III will work under the supervision of the Administrative Manager and general direction from the Department Administrator. Working alongside another Financial Specialist III, this position will work collaboratively with faculty, academic researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and other employees to provide financial management of various grants, gifts, and other types of funding sources. The Financial Specialist III will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be customer service oriented, and have the ability to work effectively with department, division, and campus-level colleagues. A successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and use systems thinking skills to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Primarily reviews, approves, and advises on a variety of complex financial transactions. Reconciles transactions. Maintains financial records, provides administrative processing support, and 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. May be a lead or resource for others in the unit. 20% Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in... 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: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1E5CB7AFFE6549B8