Financial Specialist - Senior

Financial Specialist - Senior Job ID20828 Location Camp Douglas Agency Military Affairs Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Classification Code00162 Classification TitleFinancial Specialist-Sen Introduction Do you have experience with budgets, bookkeeping, and administrative duties? Do you have a laser-focused eye for accuracy and attention to detail? If so, then this is the role for you! Apply and join our hardworking team. The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Financial Specialist- Senior. This position is located at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Camp Douglas WI.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday 7:30 to 4:00 pm. We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission. Volk Field is one of only four Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Centers in the nation, and the only one that does not share its airfield with a civilian airport. The Training Center Mission is to provide a year-round integrated training environment (airspace, facilities, equipment) for units to enhance their combat capabilities and readiness. The DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. 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. Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/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. Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Position Summary Under general supervision of the Production Control NCOIC (Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge), this position assists in the management of program budgets and funds. Independently serves as the program manager for the Civil Engineering Reimbursement Program. Develops and processes blanket purchase agreements, purchase orders and requisitions in the financial system, travel vouchers via serving as a purchase card holder for travel and training, purchase card statements, and general service billing. In addition, the position 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, federal and state administrative rules, Air Force and state regulations and directives. Prepares and maintain publications, correspondence, files, regulations, policies, directives, and reference library. Serves as the System Administrator for Integrated Engineering Management System (IEMS). Provides administrative support to the Civil Engineering Division Director and Program staff in designated areas. Assists in providing space and facilities management. Salary Information Starting pay is $26.08 hr. This position is in the 02/13 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required. For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator. Job Details In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check. In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation which is an additional more in-depth federal background check, for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information. The Department of Military Affairs 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. This is a State of Wisconsin Civil Service position. The DMA does not require current or previous military experience. All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO. Qualifications Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with: Communicating budget information as needed or required, such as quarterly reports for budget meetings, to organization management and staff, and/or to outside agencies. Reviewing and analyzing data. 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 minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications: Working within a maintenance shop, or civil engineering department. Preparing for and participating in financial audits/evaluations of an organization, and making changes or corrections based on audit/evaluation findings. Researching and following different regulations and directives. Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above. Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.