Financial Specialist Program Supervisor

This position is responsible for the supervision, planning, coordinating and evaluation of the Business Office, Warehouse, and Canteen.

Responsibilities

and activities include maintenance of the institution’s accounting system, purchasing system, resident accounts, institution’s capital and warehouse inventories, and oversight of the financial operation of the institution canteen. This position supervises 5 financial specialist positions, one office operations associate, and 3 inventory control coordinators.

The position must be knowledgeable and adhere to the provision of all Wisconsin Statutes dealing with the fiscal operations of the institution (including, but not limited to, Chapter 301 and 304 Corrections; Chapter 16 Department of Administration (DOA) Fiscal; Chapter 19 General Duties of Public Officials; and Chapter 20 Budget) and is expected to have a full understanding of/apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Auditing Standards (GAAS).

This position provides supervision approvals and reconciliation for accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel reimbursement and general ledger journal transactions. This position may assist the CMSD with preparation of the institution’s quarterly budget document.

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 with a starting pay of $34.00/hour - $37.17/hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.

5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 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 including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan . The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.

Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.

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This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site. This position is FLSA Exempt. Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. This position is anticipated to share the on-call responsibilities of the Administrative Duty Officer (which rotates between staff) and will occasionally involve work on nights, weekends, and holidays during the assigned rotation.

This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events. 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. For more in -depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .

The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualifications and resume: Minimally qualified applicants will have: Experience managing, leading, and/or overseeing the work of others (e.g. training, advising, assigning work, reviewing work, coaching/mentoring, etc.)

Experience performing auditing and accounting duties to ensure accuracy (e.g., managing multiple funding sources, examining records, reports, establishing internal control procedures, etc.) using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Auditing Standards (GAAS). Experience analyzing financial data, creating reports, and recommending action as needed.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have: Experience interpreting, applying, and communicating policies. Experience monitoring purchases for compliance with State procurement standards. Experience supervising staff (e.g. hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations, discipline, dismissal, settling grievances, etc.)

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 resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

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Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered. Please log-in through your Employee Self Service account and apply through the “Careers” tile. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

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.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist

• Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .

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