Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

This position will be expected to work onsite in downtown Madison a minimum of 1 day per week with the opportunity of 4 days of remote work
. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need.

DHS is located at 201

E. Washington Ave office in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro route and the Capital City bike path. DHS is one of the largest and most diverse state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $20 billion and more than 7,100 employees.

• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
• A free and confidential 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.

As the Accountant in BFS, you will be responsible for performing professional accounting work in support of DHS in the Managerial Accounting Section. This position works primarily with Division of Medicaid Services. Work responsibilities include:

• Reviewing critical data, analyzing and presenting information to management, and making recommendations for improving federal and other financial claims and reporting processes.
• Preparing, processing, analyzing, maintaining financial records for grants including preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as specified by each federal grantor agency.
• Reconciling cash balances, revenues, and expenditures to State and Federal agencies.
• Assisting management with interpretation of financial reports, regulations, and other related data.

The starting pay is between $30.38 and $34.15 per hour (approximately between $63,200 and $71,000 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range is 07/04.

An additional hourly add-on of up to $1.00 may be available for being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
• Employees must have access to secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarters location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I‑9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E‑Verify employer nor a STEM‑OPT eligible employer.
• Education and/or equivalent experience in accounting meeting one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in accounting
  • Associate’s Degree in accounting and 2 years of equivalent work‑related accounting experience
  • 3 years of equivalent work‑related accounting experience (e.g., managerial/cost accounting, fiscal report analysis, auditing, etc.).
• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access to organize, manage, and analyze data.

Well‑qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience or training using financial software such as People Soft to create fiscal reports, process fiscal transactions, prepare financial statements and federal grant reports, etc.
• Advanced experience or training using Excel tools for data analysis (e.g., creation and maintenance of formulas; use and maintenance of Excel “link” functions; creation, maintenance, and use of pivot tables, etc.). An Excel test to determine level of proficiency will be required.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, .