Blugold Central: Financial Specialist II

A full-time university staff position is available in Blugold Central beginning September 8, 2026. The working title for this assignment is "Blugold Central: Financial Specialist II" with an official title of "Financial Specialist II". This is an expected-to-continue assignment, which requires a six-month probationary period. The expected hourly pay will be between $21 and $22 based on experience. The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.

DUTIES: The Financial Specialist II plans, analyzes, and coordinates specialized financial activities in the Bursar's office. The work involves verifying, troubleshooting, and correcting information; review, analysis, and reconciliation of discrepancies; interpretation of applicable federal, state, institutional, and program-related rules and regulations; and safeguarding institutional compliance and security. The Financial Specialist II may be responsible for analyzing and coordinating operation of student financials for direct application and remittance of financial aid; reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling accounts receivables for specific loans or benefit programs; applying payments, waivers and benefit disbursements to student and/or bank accounts; processing, invoicing and receiving 3rd party provider payments; opening/closing the Cashier's Office; providing input and requests for creation of queries to prepare reports for audit trails; collections; or other specialized financial activities. In all instances, the Financial Specialist II is dedicated to quality customer service and acts in alignment with the Blugold Central customer service standards, appreciating the relationship between reliable and accurate work done in a customer-service focused manner, and the University's recruitment and retention efforts.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Handles all aspects of 3rd party billing (corporate and student account processing in Student Information System (SIS), preparing invoices, posting payments and tracking outstanding accounts)
• Processes write-offs and student account adjustments in SIS
• Updates and maintains tuition amounts in SIS
• Gathers & interprets data & student information & verifies accuracy
• Independently interprets student account information to respond to questions from students
• Places/removes service indicators on students' accounts
• Provides input & requests for creation of queries to prepare reports for audit trail
• Interprets applicable federal, state & institutional rules, regulations to safeguard institutional compliance & security
• Creates and updates process/procedure documentation as needed

Standard Job Description:

• Creates general reporting for transactions
• Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
• Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
• Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
• Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies

Department:

Blugold Central

Compensation:

$21-$22/hr

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and reconciliation
• Knowledge of secure cash handling practices & acceptable fiscal procedures
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Experience interpreting and analyzing rules and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, email, internet, and data entry on databases, including the ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets with simple formulas.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounts receivable billing
• Experience with PeopleSoft Student Financials or other student information systems

How to Apply:

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by August 2, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Contact Information:

Sam Peterson; PETSAMUE@uwec.edu

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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.