Financial Specialist Senior

Introduction The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking a Financial Specialist Senior.
Do you have experience with administrative duties, bookkeeping, and budgets? Do you have a laser-focused eye for accuracy and attention to detail? If so, then this is the role for you! Apply and come join our fun and hardworking team.
The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation.
DMA includes Joint Force Headquarters-Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard, and the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management.
During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response.
The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.
This position is located at Volk Field, Civil Engineering in beautiful Camp Douglas, WI.
We offer an opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals, a wonderful work/life balance and meaningful work for an organization with a truly worthwhile mission.
In addition, 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.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $96/month for family plans after two months of employment).
A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
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 wellbeing.
Position Summary Under general supervision of the Division Director of Civil Engineering, this position assists in the management of program budget and funds and independently serves as the program manager for the Civil Engineering Reimbursement Program.
It develops and processes blanket purchase agreements, purchase orders, and requisitions (in system of iEMS), travel and training purchasing, and general service billing.
Develops simplified bids in compliance with State and Federal regulations; oversees contracts; prepares budget and related reports, reviews and approves purchase requests and invoices, generates, and maintains accounting records, reports, and other supporting documentation.
Maintains accounts in compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and directives.
The position will also prepare and maintain publications, correspondence, files, regulations, policies, directives, and a reference library.
It serves as the System Administrator for Integrated Engineering Management System (IEMS) and provides administrative support to the Civil Engineering Division Director and Program staff in designated areas as well as assist in providing space and facilities management.
Salary Information The classification used to fill this position is Financial Specialist Senior (Pay Schedule and Range 02-13).
Starting wage will be $24.
82 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package.
For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details Conditions of employment: Must obtain/maintain a federal Common Access Card (CAC) for gaining access to federal computer systems and applications.
This requires a thorough background check and vetting process.
All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to JFHQ in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Qualifications Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with: · Experience communicating budget information as needed or required, such as quarterly reports for budget meetings, to organization management and staff, and/or to outside agencies · Experience independently composing, editing, and preparing correspondence · Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (please explain what experience you have with each program e.
g.
, mail merges, creating formulas, writing emails, etc.
) In addition to the requirements at the minimum qualifications level, well-qualified candidates will also have experience with: · Experience working within a maintenance shop, or civil engineering department · Experience preparing for and participating in financial audits/evaluations of an organization, and making changes or corrections based on audit/evaluation findings · Experience researching and following different regulations and directives How To Apply Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.
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For the Letter of Qualifications, we recommend that you copy the bulleted points in the qualifications section of this announcement into a Word document and then address your qualifications for each bulleted point specifically.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.
Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position.
Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Questions can be directed to Lori Roy at Lori.
roy@widma.
gov or 608-427-7271.
The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
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Deadline to Apply The online application process must be completed by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2022.