Financial Specialist Advanced

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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Job summary

Under the general supervision of the Director, Office of Budget and Programs within the Division of Juvenile Corrections, this position operates the organization’s billing system for DJC customers and oversees purchasing for DJC central office, community supervision, the Grow Academy and Ethan Allen School facilities, plus special benefits collection activities.

Minimal qualifications include experience drafting purchase orders, completing fiscal audits, and creating financial reports, along

Qualifications

• Experience with drafting purchase orders and identifying bid requirements
• Ability to perform fiscal audits and reconciliations
• Proficiency in creating financial reports from data
• Experience providing information and training to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Operate the DJC billing system for customers
• Oversee purchasing for DJC central office, community supervision, Grow Academy and Ethan Allen School
• Coordinate special benefits collection activities
• Support compliance with state policies and internal controls

Skills

Purchasing tasks

Billing and reconciliations

Data reporting

Stakeholder training

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director, Office of Budget and Programs (OBP) within the Division of Juvenile Corrections (DJC), this position operates the highly complex billing system for DJC's customers, oversees and organizes purchasing activities for DJC central office, community supervision, the Grow Academy and Ethan Allen School facilities, and performs DJC's special benefits collection activities.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 02-15 with a starting pay of $34.19/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

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 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.
• Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.

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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 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.

This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Performing purchasing tasks, such as drafting purchase orders, identifying bid requirements, billing, etc.
• Completing fiscal audits and reconciliations, including resolving discrepancies
• Utilizing data and creating financial reports
• Providing information, instruction, and/or training to stakeholders

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affi…

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

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on November 3, 2026.

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