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Financial Assistant I - KNN

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About the role

Summary
As a Financial Assistant I, in the Kern National Network, you will process PCard transactions, check requisitions, purchase orders, and standing orders, and provide administrative assistance to the financial area of the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health.
This is a part-time position,
Primary Responsibilities

Prepares and keeps financial and business transactions data up-to-date and prepares reports to ensure accurate accounting records.

Prepares, records, and verifies information.

Calculates, posts, and processes transactions and other clerical finance related support.

Perform routine accounting tasks.

Enter and process PCard transactions, check requisitions, purchase orders, and standing purchase orders. Work with MCW and external suppliers to resolve purchasing issues.

Organize and prepare reimbursement expense reports.

Research and communicate with external suppliers to support purchasing processes.

Assist with ordering office supplies and materials.

Provide clerical support for finance area.

As assigned, complete forms related to MCW purchasing (contracting, event-related forms, non-salary cost transfers, etc.)

Maintain related accounting files.

Assist with special projects as needed.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of economics, accounting, mathematics, administration, English language, law, government, and human resources.

Work requires resource management, mathematics, problem solving, coordinating work activities, critical thinking, systems analysis, operations analysis, time management, writing, active listening, and active learning skills.

Speech clarity, speech recognition, finger dexterity, and wrist-finger speed while operating computers abilities required.

Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: High school diploma
Minimum Required Experience: 2 years of experience
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options

403B Retirement Package

Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pet Insurance

On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes

Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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