Financial Specialist MSCC

Position Summary

This position performs a combination of administrative and program related support to the Center Superintendent and other administrative staff at the Marshall Sherrer Correctional Center (MSCC). It includes responsibilities 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.

This position is in pay schedule and range 02-11 with a starting pay of $22.31/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.

• 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.
• 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.

This position offers an optional hybrid remote work schedule, allowing potentially up to 1 day remote per week (after training is complete) based on work needs. Remote work must be performed from Wisconsin.

This position is FLSA Non‑Exempt. Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. The position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens and criminal background checks, and upon hire all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

• Data gathering, entry, and financial reports experience.
• Basic computer experience, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Experience working with records and forms.
• Basic math, cash handling, and customer service skills.
• 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 Affir­mative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. 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.