Financial Specialist - Senior

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Location Chippewa Falls Agency Corrections Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Classification Code 00162 Classification Title Financial Specialist-Sen Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job 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 evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Financial Specialist Senior position, located at Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Position Summary This position is responsible for the reconciliation, preparation, and processing of a wide variety of fiscal documents, including invoice vouchers, expense reports, direct pay vouchers, journal vouchers, and deposit vouchers. This position prepares various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports using the PeopleSoft/STAR interface. This position is responsible for processing Persons in our Care canteen purchases, returns and credits utilizing the contracted vendor canteen system. This position generates monthly Persons in our Care statements, maintains and updates the canteen menu and resolves discrepancies with the contracted canteen vendor and Persons in our Cares. Salary Information This position is in pay schedule/range 02-13 with a starting pay rate of $26.08/hour , plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month 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.

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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. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here . 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 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. This position is not eligible for remote work. Qualifications Applicants will be assessed on relevant experience, including the following: Modern bookkeeping, purchasing and procurement, policies and procedures, accounting & auditing practices and principles; working knowledge and usage of MS-Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) state accounting systems, and the Internet; ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public; and identify issues and follow through with problem solving techniques. A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process. How To Apply To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application and resume. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered. Questions can be directed to Jordan Hampton at Jordan.

Hampton@wisconsin.gov. 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. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment. Deadline to Apply Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on June 7, 2026. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser. Apply for Job