Financial Specialist Senior
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Waupun, Wisconsin, United States, 53963
Position Summary
This position provides highly complex levels of purchasing, budget tracking, bookkeeping, auditing, accounting duties, clerical services, and administrative support for the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent and the institution maintenance department. This position will purchase materials and supplies, submit requests for bids, prepare maintenance related reports, maintain the computerized maintenance work order program, assist in and serve as a main contact for the Maintenance department and staff. This position operates Peoplesoft and WICS (Wisconsin Integrated Corrections System) in the preparation of a wide variety of reports as needed. This position will conduct internal audits and reconciliations of accounts and serve as a backup to other business office positions as needed. Salary Information
Starting salary for this position is $26.08 per hour plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule and range for this position is 02-13. Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Statutes and Administrative Code. A 12- month probationary period is required. Benefits
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here. Job Details
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Qualifications
Applicants will be assessed on relevant experience, including the following: Modern bookkeeping, purchasing and procurement policies and procedures, accounting & auditing practices and principles; working knowledge and usage of MS-Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), state accounting systems and the Internet; ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the public; and identify issues and follow through with problem solving techniques. A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process. How to Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your submission will be evaluated and the most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered. Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.Vang@wisconsin.gov. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on
3/2/26
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This position provides highly complex levels of purchasing, budget tracking, bookkeeping, auditing, accounting duties, clerical services, and administrative support for the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent and the institution maintenance department. This position will purchase materials and supplies, submit requests for bids, prepare maintenance related reports, maintain the computerized maintenance work order program, assist in and serve as a main contact for the Maintenance department and staff. This position operates Peoplesoft and WICS (Wisconsin Integrated Corrections System) in the preparation of a wide variety of reports as needed. This position will conduct internal audits and reconciliations of accounts and serve as a backup to other business office positions as needed. Salary Information
Starting salary for this position is $26.08 per hour plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule and range for this position is 02-13. Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Statutes and Administrative Code. A 12- month probationary period is required. Benefits
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here. Job Details
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Qualifications
Applicants will be assessed on relevant experience, including the following: Modern bookkeeping, purchasing and procurement policies and procedures, accounting & auditing practices and principles; working knowledge and usage of MS-Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), state accounting systems and the Internet; ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the public; and identify issues and follow through with problem solving techniques. A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process. How to Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your submission will be evaluated and the most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered. Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.Vang@wisconsin.gov. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on
3/2/26
in order to be considered. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the
Chrome
browser.
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