Accountant

The Department of Health Services (DHS) strives to protect and promote the health and safety of all people of Wisconsin through the efforts of a dedicated and diverse workforce. DHS works to ensure access to individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of abuse prevention, mental health, public health, family care, long-term care, and much more.

The Division of Enterprise Services (DES), Bureau of Fiscal Services (BFS) is recruiting to fill an Accountant vacancy in Madison, Wisconsin.

DHS is located at 1 West Wilson Street in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro route and the Capital City bike path. DHS is one of the largest and most diverse state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $11.5 billion and more than 6,100 employees. DHS oversees Medicaid, the single largest program in the state budget along with other health and social service programs, and is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin.

Our diversity, equity and inclusion team strives to hire, develop and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin. We are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. We promote professional growth and create a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture. As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including paid time off, low-cost insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country! The State of Wisconsin is also a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position will be expected to work from the 1 W. Wilson St. office building a minimum of 2 days per week with the opportunity of 3 days of remote work. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need.

This position performs financial program and grant monitoring for a broad number of funding sources, which consist of GPR, PR/PRS, PRF, annual, biennial, sum sufficient, and continuing programs. This position performs financial monitoring for assigned divisions and for multiple small, uncomplicated grants and contracts and prepares financial reports for those grants.

This position insures full compliance with federal regulations for various assigned grants, programs, and projects and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as specified by each granting agency. This position reconciles assigned programs and grants to the PeopleSoft Enterprise systems for cash balances, budget levels, encumbrances, revenues, and expenditures, which are included in various reports to state or federal agencies. This position uses established fiscal policies and procedures to facilitate the functioning of programs within federal and state guidelines and provides management with interpretation of reports, regulations, and other financial data.

The starting pay is between $26.53-$29.66 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule and range is 07/04. A 12 month probationary period is required. An additional hourly add-on of up to a $.50 may be available for CPA certification.

Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in accounting or an Associate’s Degree in accounting and 2 years of equivalent work-related accounting experience or 3 years of equivalent work-related accounting experience (e.g. managerial/cost accounting, fiscal report analysis, auditing, etc.).
• Experience interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SAS or similar to organize, manage, and analyze data.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience or training using financial software such as PeopleSoft to create fiscal reports, process fiscal transactions, prepare financial statements, etc.
• Experience performing accounting or auditing functions for a government, public, or non-profit entity.
• Experience providing technical assistance or consultation to others in the interpretation of accounting transactions, policies, or procedures.

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You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications listed above and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

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.

Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

Questions can be directed to Shannon Kavorik, Human Resources, at Shannon.kavorik@dhs.wi.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

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The deadline to apply is September 7th at 11:59pm.