<p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position serves as the reimbursement specialist for the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. This position specializes in the Medicare and Medicaid accounting transactions. The incumbent manages, maintains, and controls all revenue claims along with corresponding expenses, payments, account balances for Medicare parts A and B recipients relating to a qualifying stay.</p> <p>The duties of this position include analyzing and interpreting Medicare financial information, assisting upper management in the decision-making processes regarding admissions, discharges, ancillary services, and other pertinent data to make sound fiscal decisions. Other duties include electronically submitting claims for Medicare parts A and B as well as all other program revenue sources, and monitoring accounts receivables to maintain reasonable levels by working with Medicare and Medicaid intermediaries, insurance providers and other sources of payment.</p> <p>For a full copy of the position description, click here.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The starting salary for this position is between $31.00 - $36.00 an hour ($64,480 - $74,880). Salary is dependent on candidate qualifications. The Accountant - Journey classification is in pay schedule and range 07-03.</p> <p>Additional compensation may be given to candidates with licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).</p> <p>Compensation for current State employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.</p> <p>Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.</p> <p>A 12-month probationary period will be required.</p> <p>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 WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or the equivalent training and experience; and</p> </li><li> <p>Accounts receivable experience (e.g., billing, reviewing/distributing invoices, performing collection duties, etc.); and</p> </li><li> <p>Experience performing reconciliations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Well qualified candidates will also have experience with Medicare or Medicaid finance.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>To be considered for this position, you will need to complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a current resume and letter of qualifications.</p> <p>Your letter of qualifications and resume 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 for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.</p> <p>Submitted materials will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.</p> <p>Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-7297.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on May 4, 2026.</p>