Financial Operations Associate

Position Summary

The Financial Operations Associate is responsible for providing fiscal, procurement, and program support to the Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB). This position requires a high degree of sound judgment, the ability to make independent decisions, and application of various work methods. Specific responsibilities include:

* Collaborating with HEAB's Administrative Policy Advisor to ensure accounts payable and receivables are paid in a timely manner.

* Completing monthly reconciliation of grant programs.

* Reviewing expense reports and routing for approvals.

* Obtaining quotes from vendors for office supplies.

* Providing program support to Grants Specialists.

* Managing and maintaining office supplies inventory.

Those with strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organization skills are encouraged to apply!

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (02-10) with an hourly rate $21.05, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have all the following:

* Experience working with conflicting priorities to meet established deadlines.

* Experience using Microsoft Office or similar products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

* Experience working with accounts payable and receivables.

In addition to all the above, well-qualified candidates must have one or more of the following:

* Experience working with vendors to purchase items, coordinate payment, or resolve issues with invoices and payment auditing and tracking.

* Experience managing and maintaining inventory such as receiving, inspecting, and/or distributing supplies.

How To Apply

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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. Please review the instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins.

Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated.

Submitted materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.

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 Allie Strullmyer ullmyer.gov.

Final date to receive applications

The Final date to receive applications is 11:59pm CST on Wednesday, July 1st.