Accountant - Journey/Senior
The Department of Revenue is a learning organization with a mission to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers, and communities. We are looking for Accountant Journey/Senior employee. This position is responsible for performing complex duties as Revenue Accountant and GAAP accountant for all General Program Revenue (GPR), Program Revenue (PR), and Segregated Funds (SEG) accounts associated with revenue accounting of all tax types administered by the Department. This includes reconciling tax revenue appropriations, preparing and reviewing adjusting entries to close the fiscal year as well as preparing and reviewing accrual entries under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Remote/Telework up to 60%. Note: After completion of probation, you can gradually increase up to 60% based on performance and workload needs. This position will be headquartered at the DOR main office building, 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison WI. For more information about DOR, visit our website at http://www.revenue.wi.gov/.
Working for Wisconsin State Government has many advantages including a comprehensive benefit package. As a state employee you will receive nine paid holidays, 4.5 days of personal holiday, sick leave (five hours per bi-weekly pay period) and vacation leave (over 100+ hours annually). Go to "Paid Leave" to learn more.
Position Summary
These positions are located in the Enterprise Services Division, Financial Management Services Bureau. Under the general supervision of the Section Chief.
The Accountant Journey/Senior is expected to reconcile, analyze and research accounting data in order to provide assurance of the integrity of the financial records. This position requires knowledge of financial rules and regulations for a broader variety and complexity of revenue sources and tax types. This position analyzes complex accounting data and reconciles revenue appropriations that are interfaced between the state accounting system (STAR) and the Department's tax processing system (WINPAS). These appropriation reconciliations involve high volume and high dollar transactions. The position reviews complex accounting systems and develops accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls over financial transactions.
This position supports Support State and Local Finance and Revenue Accounting Sections. This position is responsible for preparing various financial revenue reports. This position is responsible for developing, and maintaining complex automated accounting systems, interpreting, and applying accounting rules and regulations, and performing other administrative functions relating to Revenue Accounting. This position will share duties as the Technical Business Analyst services for the Department. Responsible for ensuring the requirements of the Revenue Accounting Section are accomplished through the tax and accounting technology solutions adopted and configured by the Department and the State. Good oral and written communication skills are a must.
For a copy of the position description (Accountant Journey), click here.
For a copy of the position description (Accountant Senior), click here.
Salary Information
Starting salary will be between $23.85 and $39.36 per hour for Accountant Journey and $24.33 and $40.15 per hour for Accountant Senior, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits. For information on state benefits click here. Current state employees' pay will be set in accordance with pay upon appointment provisions for the compensation plan for broadband 07-03. A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Job Details
The department will conduct a background check, fingerprint check and tax compliance check prior to making an offer to hire. Interview results may be reused in accordance with the State of WI interview reuse policy.
All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any time.
Please reference General Information about Jobs in WI State Government.
Qualifications
Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and résumé:
Minimally qualified candidates will have:
- Experience using GAAP and account programs.
- Experience maintaining and reconciling a variety of accounts.
- Experience preparing or auditing financial reports and/or journal entries.
- Experience using automated accounting systems.
- Experience developing Excel formulas, pivots, etc.
Well-qualified candidates will also have:
- Experience with process improvements.
- Experience establishing and/or evaluating internal controls.
- Experience with PeopleSoft accounting systems.
- Experience auditing a process and rectifying an audit finding.
How To Apply
Apply online! Go to wisc.jobs to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service.
You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your qualifications as they relate to the education and/or work experience described in this announcement. For tips on developing your resume and letter of qualifications, click here.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion should complete the online application process.
The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Questions about this position can be directed to Maggie Davis, Human Resources Specialist Senior, via email at Margaret.Davis1@wisconsin.gov
Deadline to Apply
Applications must be submitted before March 29, 2023, 11:59 p.m.