Senior Financial Specialist

Position Summary

The Financial Specialist - Senior is responsible for ensuring data integrity and protection of confidential information in performing financial functions. This person ensures financial transactions are prepared and processed in accordance with all applicable statutes, Wisconsin Administrative Codes, Department of Administration (DOA) policies, and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) policies and procedures.

DNR Financial Specialists provide high quality and responsive customer service to internal and external customers including other state agencies, auditors and vendors. They are responsible for accounts payable functions including but not limited to: audits, travel expense reimbursement processing, review of invoices and/or payments with contracts and purchase orders, check handling, validation of transaction validity and accuracy (auditing), resolution of financial errors, monitor encumbrance balances, generation and/or reconciliation of reports, customer service/ consultation to vendors and agency staff on general program rules and requirements, and management of department financial records and documents.

This person will work directly with finance staff, department staff, DOA, and vendors to resolve discrepancies and provide financial documentation as appropriate. They will also provide general business support to the bureau; including but not limited to; administrative support, office supply maintenance and ordering, retrieving documents or printed checks from DOA as needed, in addition, to participating as an active member of the bureau by attending and participating at bureau and section meetings, and on other teams as assigned.

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Salary Information

Starting pay is $24.82 per hour ($51,265.60 annually) in pay schedule and range 02-13.

Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position includes an excellent benefits package, including health care, vacation, sick leave, and retirement benefits. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Job Details

This position may require periodic travel throughout the state with occasional overnight stays.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

Required qualifications include the following:

• Experience or training processing financial documents and/or transactions, such as account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.

• Experience providing service to internal/external customers in an office environment.

Best-qualified applicants will also have experience with at least one of the following:

• PeopleSoft ERP or similar software system for financial and/or accounting purposes

• Experience working with customers, vendors or other staff to resolve account errors or payment issues.

How To Apply

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Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Patricia Buchholz in Human Resources at patricia.buchholz@wisconsin.gov or (608) 419-6011.

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Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Once the application deadline closes, applications will be processed. Those candidates who are moving ahead to the interview will receive an email sometime in mid-May. We anticipate holding interviews in late May/early June, with a start date in July.

Deadline to Apply

All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.