Financial Specialist - Advanced

Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care.
Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields.
Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is recruiting to fill a Financial Specialist - Advanced position.
This position is based out of Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County) .
DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including (for full-time employees) a minimum of 3.
5 weeks of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.
25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year.
Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
An exceptional pension plan including a 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.
Employee Assistance Program : A free and confidential EAP offering employees and their immediate family/dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
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Position Summary This position provides complex accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping oversight for multiple programs and funding sources at the Jackson Correctional Institution (JCI).
This position audits and reviews financial transactions including cost allocation patterns for general institution operations, federal grants, gifts, donations, inmate accounts including inmate legal and general loans, revenue generating programs, and stores and canteen operations.
Prepare reports and balances accounts for inmate legal loans and inmate general loans.
In addition, this position assists in the management of the store inventory and reconciling receipts and issues, and oversees JCI Inmate Trust funds receipts and disbursements.
This position will act as lead worker to the Financial Specialist positions in the JCI business office; these staff are responsible for the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of a wide variety of fiscal transactions.
This position will prepare and create financial reports such as balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and other reports for the operation of the institution canteen and accounts receivable ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, the Department of Administration (DOA), and the Department of Corrections (DOC) internal controls and policies/procedures.
Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 02-15 and offers a starting pay rate of $29.
00/hour .
Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.
Remote work options not available for these positions.
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Normal schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM with forty-five minutes for lunch.
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 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.
Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting .
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.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .
Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have: Experience auditing financial transactions and reviewing the work of other staff.
Experience developing and utilizing computer spreadsheets and databases to produce financial reports.
Experience leading, training, or directing the work of other staff members.
How To Apply This position requires submission of a resume and letter of qualifications which should detail your training and experience as it specifically relates to the qualifications section of the job posting.
Your resume and letter of qualifications are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
Wisc.
Jobs has extra guidance for your application materials, including a template for the letter of qualifications, here .
The Department of Corrections has a similar resource here .
To apply: Click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process.
Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
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The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.
Foster@wisconsin.
gov .
Deadline to Apply Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday March 18 th , 2024 .
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