Advanced Financial Specialist

4 weeks ago

Madison, United States State of Wisconsin Full time
Introduction

The Division of Employment & Training has 1 permanent vacancy for an Advanced Financial Specialist. This position will be headquartered in Madison, WI with the ability for remote work after training has been completed and per business needs. High speed internet access will be required to meet the needs of remote work.

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly and inclusive work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with:
  • generous paid time off , including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap
  • excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $39/month for single and $97/month for family coverage)
  • other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more)
  • top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
  • Well Wisconsin program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses
  • free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services
Public service is rewarding This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . Apply now to find out why we love to Work for Wisconsin .

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar permanent, project or limited term vacancies.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Budget Unit Supervisor, this position has responsibility to implement, monitor and update the division's fiscal reporting and monitoring systems for assigned programs and projects in the Division of Employment and Training. This includes both federal and non-federal grants. This position insures full compliance with federal regulations for programs and assist in preparing the required monthly, quarterly, or annual reports specified by the granting agency, DET management, and program managers. This position also creates requisitions and modifies purchase orders and assists in the processing of invoices in the state system, reconciles expenditures and encumbrances included on reports to state or federal agencies and assists in the development of written policies and procedures to facilitate the functioning of programs within federal and state guidelines.

For more information, please see the position description .

Salary Information

Salary is $29.00 per hour ($60,320 annually), plus excellent benefits. For more benefits information, view our benefits overview , or more in-depth benefits e-learning .

A 12-month probationary period will be required. The classification title for this position is Financial Specialist Advanced (schedule 02, range 15). This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Job Details

Criminal histories: w e also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Eligibility to work in United States: applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Disabled veterans: qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Email the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision.

Qualifications

It is very important that you specify your experience for the qualifications marked with an asterisk (*) in your letter and resume as these qualifications will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.

You need to have the following experience:
  • *Processing financial documents/transactions with attention to detail and accuracy (such as accounts payable, banking, billing, collections, credit card or financial services, payday lending, payroll, professional tax preparation, etc.), including using basic office software
  • Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines, including adapting to meet changing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills, including explaining detailed information to people from a variety of backgrounds
Any of the following experience would be nice to have:
  • *Working within state and/or federal cost accounting procedures
  • *Reporting on grant activities, following grant funding guidelines, grant cost accounting, or similar
  • *Recommending or implementing changes to financial or data systems or processes
  • Creating requisitions and purchase orders using Peoplesoft
  • Demonstrating good judgement and critical thinking skills

How To Apply

Note: If you are viewing this posting on an external site, please visit Wisc.Jobs (search 14271) to complete your application.

To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job. Additional guidance on developing your resume and letter of qualifications (including a template) is available at this link .

Questions?
  • Technical issues: If you encounter issues submitting your on-line application (e.g. signing in or uploading a resume), please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general user information and technical assistance.
  • Position questions:If you have questions about these positions or this recruitment (e.g. projected start date, work locations, skills needed, etc.), please email Michelle at MSSJobs@dwd.wisconsin.gov .
Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.

What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.

DWD is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central standard time) on Friday, May 24, 2024.

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