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Job Description

UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

Shared Services Specialists play an important role in UW’s success as a global leader in education, research and health care. In this collaborative role, you would be part of a Shared Services Unit (SSU), using Workday Finance to provide a mix of financial budgetary and human capital management services to multiple units within a school, college or UW campus.

This candidate bank is recruiting for Shared Services Specialist (SEIU Local 925 Clerical Nonsupervisory) vacancies that are or may become available at UW Bothell, UW Seattle and UW Tacoma.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Shared Services Specialists perform a variety of functions including:

Advise client units on fiscal, procurement, travel, accounts receivable, HR/payroll, grant pre-award, grant close, accounting, and other policies and procedures as determined by Shared Services leadership;
Complete transactions on behalf of client units in one or more of the following areas: accounting, procurement, travel, accounts receivable, HR/payroll, grant pre- and post-award, and other areas as determined by Shared Services leadership;
Analyze fiscal data and report on trends to client units and/or central offices;
Develop procedures for implementation, execution, control and review/audit of fiscal operations;
Analyze customer service data and other performance metrics to recommend improvement initiatives to shared services colleagues and leadership/governance; and
Independently and/or collaboratively research College, UW, State, and Federal processes and policies as appropriate to business needs;
Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and two years of work experience in fiscal, accounting, or payroll experience.

HOW THIS CANDIDATE BANK WORKS

This candidate bank is used to prequalify candidates for current and future Shared Services Specialist job openings.
If you meet the minimum requirements, you will receive email notices when Shared Services Specialist positions become available that includes a link to apply. The email will include the name of the hiring department, a detailed job description, the work location, additional job requirements (if any) and other details about the position.
You can withdraw from the candidate bank at any time from your candidate record.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$55,824.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$75,084.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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