Financial Specialist-Advanced

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a Financial Specialist Advanced.

Work hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

SWC is a state run, licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history of providing exceptional services and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Union Grove is a growing community with small town charm and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

As the Financial Specialist Advanced, you will be responsible for performing advanced accounting, reconciling, and auditing functions using the State of WI computerized accounting system (STAR/Peoplesoft), and the resident computerized financial system (Insight). You will be responsible for the areas of A/R, A/P, vouchers, resident trust funds, revenue accounts, purchases, credit cards, and capital equipment for the DHS Bureau of Fiscal Services. Additionally, you will function as a lead worker, coordinating workflow for 2 Financial Specialist-Senior’s.

The starting pay is $29.00 per hour or the minimum at the time of appointment, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 02/15.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience performing financial audits, reconciliation, and bookkeeping in a business setting.
• Experience processing account receivables and account payables.
• Experience using Excel to create spreadsheets to track project expenditures or data.
• Experience using accounting software in a business setting (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, QuickBooks, Peach tree, etc.)

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience using PeopleSoft or a similar program to perform duties such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital asset tracking, preparing journal vouchers, etc.
• Experience leading, directing, and planning the work flow for two or more employees
• A degree in accounting

The letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact please contact Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov. DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format or enter your work experience.

The deadline to apply is June 6th at 11:59pm.