Accountant - Senior

Position Summary

This position will interpret and analyze complex financial data, reconcile agency accounts, and complete the Comprehensive Annual Fiscal Report. The incumbent will provide technical advice and oversight related to fund operations.

The position reviews and analyzes current financial systems, processes, procedures, and policy to ensure proper fiscal control and compliance with rules and regulations. This includes participating in the development of policies and procedures as well as reporting to ensure balance sheet accounts, projects, assets, and all fiscal transactions are being recorded correctly in the accounting system.

The incumbent develops and applies complex expense and revenue allocation methodologies impacting appropriations and across several funds. The position also monitors and reconciles payroll adjusting entries between the HR and Finance modules in the state accounting software. In addition, this position participates in the reconciliation and close-out of capital improvement projects.

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Salary Information

The starting salary for this position is between $37.00 - $42.00 an hour ($76,960 - $87,360 annually). The Accountant - Senior classification is in pay schedule and range 07-03. Employees who have an active license as a certified public accountant in Wisconsin, or another state may be eligible for an additional add-on of $1 per hour.

Salaries are dependent on candidate qualifications. Compensation for current State employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This position is eligible to work remotely after an initial training period. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin. High speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs.

Due to the nature of this position's duties, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

Qualifications

Minimally-qualified applicants will have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent training and experience (e.g., analysis of financial statements/reports, balance sheets, auditing, cost accounting, etc.); and
• Experience utilizing a complex accounting/financial management system such as PeopleSoft or similar; and
• Experience preparing financial reports and completing complex reconciliations; and
• Experience analyzing and resolving accounting discrepancies.

Well-qualified applicants will also have:

• Public sector accounting experience (e.g., utilizing the Wisconsin Accounting Manual, state controller operations, or statutory allotment processes, etc.); or
• Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a master's degree in accounting; or
• Experience preparing and certifying complex financial reports (e.g., Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), high level financial statements, etc.).

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. A current resume and letter of qualifications must be attached to the online application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

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.

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Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on June 8, 2026.