Accountant Senior – State Controller’s Office

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

This position is located in the Division of Executive Budget and Finance (DEBF), State Controller’s Office and is headquartered at the DOA Office Building at 101

E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703.

Based on current DEBF policy and the business needs within the unit, this position would work from their headquarter location at least two days per week with the possibility of working from home the remaining days.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

This position works under the supervision of the Accounting Services Supervisor in the State Controller’s Office. This position performs accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely entry of budget transactions including loading and monitoring budget transactions, appropriation reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements/schedules. The position serves as a subject matter expert for commitment control and compiles complex financial statements in preparation of the Annual Fiscal Report (AFR).

To review a complete description of duties, see the position description.

The Accountant Senior (07-03) will have a salary between $81,120 and $87,360 ($39.00 - $42.00 hourly). In addition, up to $1.00 per hour CPA add-on may be available depending on qualifications. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program – 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
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Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This position will be expected to work in office at least 2 days per week. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualified candidates will have each of…