<p>Position Summary</p> <p>As a Financial Specialist - Senior, you will be responsible for the following duties:</p> <ul> <li>Entering purchase requisitions in the State Accounting System (STAR) and monitoring purchase orders. </li><li>Preparing various monthly management reports using the State Accounting System (STAR) and/or Microsoft Excel. </li><li>Assisting in year-end closing process. </li><li>Providing daily customer service at the Business Office cashier window. </li><li>Completing travel and training for WMHI/WRC employees and WMHI patients. </li><li>Backing up other Financial Specialists - Senior and Management Services as required. </li></ul> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The starting pay is $26.08 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.</p> <p>Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 02/13.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>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.</p> <p>All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.</p> <p>DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience performing financial duties (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, journal entries, etc.). </li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.) to create spreadsheets, enter account information in databases, prepare monthly statements and reports, etc. </li><li>Experience providing customer service (e.g. gathering information, answering questions, resolving customer complaints/conflict, etc.) in a professional or business setting. </li></ul> <p>Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience utilizing business software applications (e.g. STAR, QuickBooks, JD Edwards, Peachtree, etc.) </li><li>Associate degree in accounting, finance, related field or equivalent training or experience. </li></ul> <p>Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.</p> <p>Helpful Information:</p> <ul> <li>Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. </li><li>You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. </li><li>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. </li><li>Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. </li><li>Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. </li><li>If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. </li><li>For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Allyvia Vang at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.gov. </li></ul> <p>DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.</p> <p>You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.</p>