Financial Specialist 3

Job Information Position Description Application Procedure

Job Duties
This person works in the Cashier’s Office providing support and direction to the Cashiers and reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager. This person is responsible for directing the work flow of the Cashier’s Office, managing and reconciling daily bank deposits, and creating invoices. This person also assists in the review and update of the processes and procedures in the Cashier’s Office, as well as performs special projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; automated financial system; must be organized with an attention to detail; must be customer service orientated to inform individuals of processes and to resolve problems as some situations may be difficult and require negotiation; effective written and verbal communication skills; completed or be in the process of completing (within 9 months) a 2 year associate degree in accounting or a related field, or a combination of academic preparation and work experience equal or greater than five years is desired.

Special Notes
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

For UW-La Crosse Campus safety information and crime statistics/Annual Security Report see http://www.uwlax.edu/StudentLife/securityreport.htm and for drug and alcohol information see http://www.uwlax.edu/HR/newemp/drugfree.htm or call Human Resources at (608) 785-8013 for a paper copy.

Appointment Information

This is a full time position (40 hrs/wk)
The starting rate of pay for this position will be $16.338 per hour. This position is in pay schedule and range 02-12 and is non-represented. A six-month probationary period is required.
Competitive salary, excellent fringe benefits.

For more information contact Ann Bever, HR Assistant, 608-785-8015, abever@uwlax.edu

Application Procedure

If you wish to apply for this position you will be required to complete an online exam.

Applying is a 7 step process.

Step 1: Log into your Wisc.Jobs account or create an account using the following web site: http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp Search for the Job announcement code 1301101 and go into the announcement.
Step 2: Open the job announcement that you were on previously and click on “Apply Now” at the top or bottom of the screen. Review the information in the “My Job Application”, make any necessary updates and click on “Submit Personal Information.”
Step 3: Complete the information on the Employment Information and Preferences screen. This must be completed to apply for this recruitment. Once complete click the “Update Employment Preferences”.
Step 4: Attach your resume to your application. If you don’t have a resume downloaded to your job cart yet, follow the instructions on the page to do so.
Step 5: At the “Application Detail” screen click on the “View Exam Option” button, and then the “Take Exam” button on the next screen.
Step 6: You must save your responses on each page. Please note that WiscJobs will time out after 20 minutes if the page you are working on has not been completed and saved and the answers on that page will need to be re-entered. This will not affect your answers on previous pages.
Step 7: When you have completed the exam click the '"Save and Finalize" button. At the next screen click "Finalize". After you have finalized your exam, you will be sent an email by the system confirming that your exam has been completed. If you exit the exam and re-enter later to update your answers, you will need to save each page and finalize or your answers may not be recorded. After you have finalized your exam, you will be sent an email by the system confirming that your exam has been completed.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 28, 2013. If you have any problems with the exam, please call the Office of State Employment Relations' help desk at (608) 267-1012. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Application materials will be evaluated and those qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact the individual above to make appropriate arrangements.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. A written request can exclude one from this list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.