Financial Specialist

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

The Division of Gaming is looking for a great team player! Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Division of Gaming is a regulatory agency that serves to protect the integrity of legal gambling in the state. This position is a key component of that effort in ensuring the efficient processing of charitable gaming license applications, and timely responses to customer inquiries.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity . Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

This position is headquartered at 3319 West Beltline Highway, Madison, WI.

This position reports to the Director of the Office of Charitable Gaming and performs administrative assistance and program support for the Division of Gaming. This position is primarily responsible for processing payments from Charitable Organizations and responding to phone and email inquiries for the Division. This position also serves as the Open Records coordinator, office manager, fleet manager, and performs other administrative duties as requested.

The employee must have the ability to input computer data with a high attention to detail, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to perform a variety of program and administrative support. A working knowledge of Chapter 563 of the Wisconsin Statutes is required. For more information, please view the complete position description .

This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 02-11. The pay rate for this classification is $25.04 per hour, plus excellent benefits . A 12-month probation may be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

This position has flexibility in scheduling and a portion of the work may be performed remotely, with the expectation of 2 days a week in the office. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Minimally qualified candidates will have EACH of the following: Experience with accounts receivable, preparing bank deposits and/or reconciliations Experience with computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite or similar (e.

g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Pro, etc.) Experience performing administrative tasks (e.g., answering phones, managing and maintaining records, using a scanner, etc.) Experience assisting customers and/or stakeholders with questions by utilizing a variety of communication methods (e.g., phone, email, fax, in- person, etc.)

Experience handling sensitive/confidential information and/or documentation In addition to the above, well-qualified candidates will also have at least one of the following: Experience with accounting systems (e.g., STAR/People. Soft or similar. Experience with electronic file management systems. Experience reading and interpreting Wisconsin statutes.

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jobs user information and technical assistance. Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications .

Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations. 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 (VNCA) program. Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at Pilare.blomquist@wisconsin.gov .

Applicant materials are due by Friday, October 16, 2026.