Accountant

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health benefits

Pension plan

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Telework options

Job summary

State of Wisconsin in Madison is seeking an analytical accounting professional to join the Department of Safety and Professional Services in the Office of Budget and Finance. The role includes processing financial transactions in the PeopleSoft ERP, allocating revenues and expenses, reconciling accounts, and supporting federal grant accounting.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule from the Hill Farms State Office Building, with telework options within Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Minimally qualified candidates must detail having a 4-year degree or master's degree in accounting, finance or auditing, or commensurate professional experience. Experience applying GAAP and GAAS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate financial transactions in the state's PeopleSoft ERP (STAR FSCM).
• Allocate revenues and expenses among appropriations and programs.
• Reconcile agency accounts and analyze financial data for reports.
• Provide support for federal grant accounting and year-end closing.

Education

4-year degree or master''s degree in accounting, finance or auditing

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Safety and Professional Services mission is to promote economic growth and stability while protecting the citizens of Wisconsin as designated by statute.

What We Are Looking For

The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is looking for an analytical and detail-oriented individual with accounting skills to fill a key role in the Office of Budget and Finance.

Where We Are Located

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI at least two days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

What We Offer

DSPS is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options 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 well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

Position Summary

This position will initiate financial transactions within the state's PeopleSoft ERP system (STAR FSCM), allocate revenues and expenses among appropriations and programs, and reconcile agency accounts. This position will interpret and analyze financial data related to collected revenue and variable expenses to provide reports and maintain financial systems. In addition, this position will provide support for federal grant accounting and year end closing.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-04) with an annual salary of $56,160-$67,600, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates must detail having experience in the following in order to be considered:

• Candidates must have either a 4-year degree or master's degree in accounting, finance or auditing or commensurate professional experience. (Commensurate professional experience may include: experience performing accounting work for an organization with multiple funding sources as well as experience interpreting and analyzing complex financial data, accounts, ledgers and system processes. Commensurate experience may also include experience applying GAAP and GAAS principles.)

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CST on November 8, 2026.