Accountant Senior

Introduction The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking for a relationship-orientated experienced accountant who excels at providing high-quality services and consultation in a fast-paced, dynamic, and mission driven organization to serve as the agency's accountant senior.
If you are an experienced accountant with an assets management background, please consider applying for this exciting opportunity! The DOJ's mission is to protect the public and ensure that justice is done.
To continue to meet this mission, the principles of equity, inclusion, and employee well-being have become a foundation for all work performed at DOJ, on behalf of Wisconsinites.
The DOJ is committed to developing and supporting a workforce and culture that is rich in diversity and innovation.
It is the department’s goal is to ensure that all DOJ employees are empowered to be authentic, claim belonging, and thrive.
This is your opportunity to make and be the difference.
Click here to learn more about DOJ.
In addition to working with a dynamic group of people, we offer amazing benefits, such as excellent health insurance, ample paid leave, flexible work schedules, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and resources to help promote wellness.
Furthermore, employment within the state of Wisconsin provides job stability, work/life balance, and numerous intrinsic rewards from doing meaningful work.
This position is headquartered at the Risser Justice Center located at 17 West Main Street in Madison.
Application Deadline and Recruitment Contact: The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59pm.
For any questions, please contact LaShana M.
Miller, Human Resources Specialist Sr.
, at MillerLM1@doj.
state.
wi.
us or (608) 419-4549 Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Department’s Financial Manager, this position is responsible for independently providing a broad range of complex program and financial auditing, reviews, and accounting services to all the department’s operations.
This position provides complex analysis, development, and implementation of procedures to ensure the most efficient, effective and implementation of work plans and/or procedures.
The individual in this role will interpret and analyze complex financial data; develop and maintain complicated automated financial systems; allocate revenues and expenses between appropriations and reconcile complex accounts.
They will perform various reporting functions.
This position is responsible for performing complex financial calculations; performing accounting analysis; managing and maintaining DOJ financial data across two funds, multiple appropriation types and many appropriations and reconciling and analyzing our trial balance and clearing accounts.
This position requires full knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and administrative code.
This position will manage, coordinate and track DOJ’s capital assets and coordinate the annual physical inventory.
They will preaudit and review Accounts Payable vouchers and this position reconciles and tracks many appropriations including both federal and state funding sources.
Errors in this position could affect areas beyond the division level and could result in a loss of federal funding or a lapse of state funds.
Salary Information The starting salary for the Accountant Senior position (pay schedule/range 07-03) is between $36 and $41 per hour (approx.
$62,400 to $85,280 annually) depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits.
Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Job Details This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule with some work occurring remotely, following an initial training period.
Note the duties and responsibilities of these position may require a higher percentage of onsite time.
Travel to the headquarters is not eligible for travel reimbursement.
The Department of Justice 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.
A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.
Qualifications Applicants must have professional experience in all the following areas: Perform complex accounting duties to include reconciliations, tracking of costs, reporting, journal submission, allocations, and data analysis.
Review and approve Accounts Payable vouchers for compliance with rules and regulations.
Interpreting, developing, and/or revising policies or procedures related to financial or grants processes.
Perform complex data functions in excel spreadsheets.
Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
In addition to the qualifications listed above, a well-qualified applicant will also have experience with some of the following: Leading and/or training others.
Experience managing assets by tracking, reporting and or conducting physical inventories.
Experience using PeopleSoft Financial System.
Experience applying the State of WI Accounting Manual.
How To Apply Apply online! To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process.
Once logged in, click “Apply for Job” and follow the steps outlined in the application process.
You will be required to submit a letter of qualifications and resume.
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You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement.
These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications.
This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job applying for.
Your resume should include the following: Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.
Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.
Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the “Qualifications” section of the assessment.
Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.
Your letter of qualifications should include: Additional information regarding your past work experience, including volunteer work and internships, or coursework you have taken.
Highlights of your most relevant skills and experiences as they related to the specific job you are applying for.
Specific examples that clearly demonstrates your level of expertise.
What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications: Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information.
Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records.
Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process.
References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.
NOTE: Current/former State employees interested in a permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.
Current Career Executive employees interested in this position should complete the application process to apply.
If you are a veteran with 30% or greater service-related disability, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.
Current state employees in permanent classified positions are not eligible for veteran’s non-competitive appointment and must apply to the open announcement.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions.
If any questions arise, please contact LaShana Miller at 608-266-0619 or Millerlm1@doj.
state.
wi.
us Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 pm.