Financial Specialist Senior

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Introduction

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin , is looking to hire a Finance Specialist Senior to work 7:00am - 3:30pm M-F. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As a Finance Specialist Senior , you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Auditing and processing receipt of goods and services and payment requests for invoices.
• Entering purchase requisitions in the State Accounting System (STAR) and monitoring purchase orders.
• Recording patient indigent and workshop therapy using the Resident Trust Fund Accounting (RTFA) system and managing of patient discharge notices.
• Processing canteen invoices and maintaining their inventory records.
• Creating bank deposits, reimbursement requests, and journal entries as required.
• Backing up other Financial Specialist Seniors as needed

Salary Information

The starting pay is $25.32 per hour (approximately $52,700 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 classified as a Financial Specialist Senior and is in pay schedule and range 02/13.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience performing financial duties (accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, journal entries, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.) to create spreadsheets, enter account information in databases, prepare monthly statements and reports, etc.
• Experience providing customer service (e.g., gathering information, answering questions, resolving customer complaints/conflict) in a professional or business setting.

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

• Experience utilizing business software applications (STAR, QuickBooks, JD Edwards, Peachtree)
• Associate degree in accounting/ finance/ related field or equivalent training/experience

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.
• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom at View email address on us.edajobs.com.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is April 6th, 2025 by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.