Introduction
Who We Are: The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) protects and promotes Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. We strive to serve the people of Wisconsin by assuring safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. The DATCP team includes people from all backgrounds and perspectives. As a state agency, our success hinges on the diverse, well qualified, dedicated staff we employ and retain.
What We’re Seeking: DATCP currently has an opening for a Financial Specialist - Senior position with the Division of Agricultural Development within the Bureau of Administrative Services.
Where We’re Located: The Prairie Oaks State Office Building is situated on Madison’s southeast side. We are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.
Telecommuting Option: This position may have the ability to telecommute up to 6 days per 2-week pay period! An approved telecommuting agreement is required before an employee may telecommute. Approval of the employee’s telecommuting agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DATCP employees who telecommute are required to live in Wisconsin.
Employee Benefits: The State of Wisconsin offers an excellent benefits package, which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options, and an exceptional retirement plan! For more info, see our Total Rewards Calculator.
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This posting may be used to fill future similar permanent, project, and/or LTE vacancies.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing administrative, fiscal and program support for various division work units. This work includes the use of various funding sources including GPR, PR, FED, and SEG accounting strings. Financial responsibilities include, but are not limited to: directing payment activities (e.g., invoices, travel vouchers, receipts of revenues, reimbursements, etc.), coordinating purchases and conducting simplified bids, assisting with P-card processes, and support to other budget and grants staff in tracking division or program operating budget items as assigned (e.g., funding transfers, etc.). The position is responsible for auditing financial transactions.
In addition, the position is responsible for developing fiscal resources and delivering fiscal training to staff to improve the workflow (e.g., develop on-line mini-webinars or other demos, FAQ sheets, centralized resource files, present at staff meetings, etc.). The position will also manage division fleet activities.
This position will also provide support for the Division of Animal Health traceability program by managing the veterinary supply program, review animal herd documents to determine whether the documents submitted meet state and/or federal standards, and provide quality assurance related to the continuity of numerical sequences with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC).
Financial Specialist – Sr Full Position Description
Salary Information
The classification of this position is Financial Specialist-Senior, which is in schedule-range 2-13 with a starting pay of $24.82 per hour or the minimum at the time of appointment. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer 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.
Must have the ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs occasionally to stock, retrieve and pack ordered materials.
QualificationsMinimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Experience performing financial duties and bookkeeping (developing budgets, performing account reconciliations, journal entries, identify and recommend options to resolve budget issues, etc.)
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel or similar to create spreadsheets, enter account information in databases, prepare monthly statements and reports, etc.)
• Experience providing customer service and/or coordination activities (gathering and tracking information, identifying and meeting deadlines, answering questions, problem solving, etc.)

In addition, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience using the State Transforming Agency Resources (STAR/PeopleSoft) program or equivalent financial modules (Reporting Tools, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Travel & Expenses, etc.)
• Experience working with grant funds (preparing fiscal status reports, preparing funding applications, analyzing spending trends, processing reimbursement claims, etc.)
• Experience auditing financial documents and/or transactions
• Experience compiling, interpreting and/or tracking financial data

It is critically important your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria. The job experts who evaluate your application materials must be able to make an accurate assessment regarding your qualifications. Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.
How To Apply
If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID:14506 to complete your application for this posting.
DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.
To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don’t already have one) and apply online via the “Apply for Job” button listed on the top right of this page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. For more applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications, click here.
Your resume and letter of qualifications will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.
Please address questions regarding the application process to Jensen Peterson at Jensen.peterson@wisconsin.gov
Deadline to Apply
The deadline for this announcement is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024.