Financial Specialist

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 2,898,000 - 4,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

Well Wisconsin

Employee assistance

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin is seeking a Records and Accounts Specialist for the Department of Corrections in Madison. You will maintain resident monetary accounts, process receipts and disbursements, and perform audits to ensure accuracy.

The role emphasizes data integrity and timely financial reporting within a corrections environment. The position offers a hybrid remote schedule (up to three days per week after training), with typical hours 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Data gathering, entry, and financial reports
• Basic computer experience, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email
• Working with records and forms
• Basic math, cash handling, and customer service

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident monetary accounts and process receipts and disbursements.
• Audit accounts and prepare reports as required.
• Support Wisconsin Correctional Center System centers as needed.

Skills

Data gathering

Financial reports

Cash handling

Customer service

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

Position Summary

This position maintains accurate records of resident monetary account balances, processes receipts to and disbursements from resident accounts for designated correctional centers in the Wisconsin Correctional Center System (WCCS). This position also audits accounts as necessary to ensure accuracy of work; prepares and furnishes reports as requested and required.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 02-11 with a starting pay of $25.04/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

Benefits

• 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.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Details

This position offers an optional hybrid remote work schedule, allowing potentially up to three days remote per week (after training is complete) based on work needs. Any remote work must be performed from Wisconsin. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt. Anticipated schedule will be Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM. This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

This position is based out of the Wisconsin Correctional Center System at the DOC Central Office, 3099 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI (Dane County).

Eligibility and Background Checks

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 DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

• Data gathering, entry, and financial reports
• Basic computer experience, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email
• Working with records and forms
• Basic math, cash handling, and customer service

A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Contact

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday October 7th, 2026. This is a reannouncement.

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