Financial Specialist

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Pension plan with employer match

Generous leave policy

457 retirement savings plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Well Wisconsin program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks a Financial Specialist to maintain PIOC accounts using the Wisconsin Integrated Corrections System (WICS). You will handle receipts, disbursements, and obligations, respond to correspondence, and back up other specialists as needed.

The position pays $22.31 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holidays, insurance, and retirement options. A twelve-month probationary period applies.

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 PIOC accounts using Wisconsin Integrated Corrections System (WICS).
• Process receipts, disbursements, and PIOC obligations; respond to PIOC correspondence.
• Prepare general fund checks and PIOC canteen statements; maintain PIOC and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare routine monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports; provide backup to other Financial Specialists.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by the Financial Program Supervisor.

Skills

Data gathering

Entry

Financial reports

Basic math

Cash handling

Customer service

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Financial Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for the maintenance of Persons In Our Care (PIOC) accounts using the computerized system Wisconsin Integrated Corrections System (WICS). Responsibilities include receipts and disbursements, PIOC obligations, answering PIOC correspondence, preparing general fund checks, processing of PIOC canteen statements, maintenance of the PIOC and general ledger accounts; the preparation of various financial reports, including the submission of routine monthly quarterly and annual reports; and the performance of miscellaneous duties. This position will also back up other Financial Specialists as assigned by Financial Program Supervisor. The above duties are not all inclusive; other tasks as deemed appropriate will be assigned by the Financial Program Supervisor.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 02-11 with a starting pay rate of $22.31/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine 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 with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our 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
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

Job Details

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

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.

The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson at [e-mail] or 608-240-5503.

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on November 2, 2026.

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