Financial Specialist FCC

State of Wisconsin; Hawkins (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial leave time

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Pension plan with lifetime retirement

457 retirement savings plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for 0%

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin is seeking a Financial Specialist at the Flambeau Correctional Center in Hawkins, WI. This role combines complex administrative duties with program support for the Center Superintendent and staff, focusing on purchasing, accounts, records, payroll, and inventory management.

Responsibilities include handling resident disbursements, performing background checks, and providing essential administrative assistance on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience with data gathering and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks: spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Experience working with records, forms, and cash handling.
• Customer service experience and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Center Superintendent and staff.
• Manage purchasing, accounts, resident disbursements, payroll, records and inventory.
• Conduct background checks and support staff with administrative tasks.
• Oversee office operations and maintain technical support knowledge.

Skills

Data gathering

Financial reports

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Records handling

Cash handling

Customer service

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.

Financial Specialist

This position is based out of Flambeau Correctional Center in Hawkins, WI (Sawyer County). This is a reannouncement.

Position Summary

This position is a combination of complex administrative and program related support to the Center Superintendent and other administrative staff at the Flambeau Correctional Center (FCC).

This position serves as the sole administrative support in the Center performing office management functions. This position has responsibility for purchasing, management and knowledge of technical support, approving/denying resident disbursement requests, auditing resident accounts, resident payroll, records and inventory management, background checks and providing administrative assistance to Center staff.

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

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.

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Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

Any remote work must be performed from Wisconsin.

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

Applicants will be assessed on relevant experience, including the following:

• 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 an Equal Opportunity and ... 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.

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 Thursday September 24th, 2026.

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