JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
currently has an opening for an Accountant Senior position to serve as a
team member in the Bureau of Fiscal Services. This position is
headquartered at the Wisconsin Revenue Building, situated conveniently
off the Beltline just five minutes from Downtown Madison. The position
works under a flexible hybrid remote work schedule with the option to
alternate time in the office with remote work. This position will
interpret and analyze complex financial data, reconcile agency accounts,
and complete the Comprehensive Annual Fiscal Report for WDVA\'s funds.
The incumbent will provide technical advice and oversight related to
fund operations. The position reviews and analyzes current financial
systems, processes, procedures, and policy to ensure proper fiscal
control and compliance with rules and regulations. This includes
participating in the development of policies and procedures as well as
reporting to ensure balance sheet accounts, projects, assets, and all
fiscal transactions are being recorded correctly in the accounting
system. The incumbent develops and applies complex expense and revenue
allocation methodologies impacting numerous appropriations and across
several funds. The position also monitors and reconciles payroll
adjusting entries between the HR and Finance modules in the state
accounting software. In addition, this position participates in the
reconciliation and close-out of capital improvement projects. This
position is eligible to work remotely after an initial training period.
Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of
Wisconsin. High speed internet access is a requirement of remote work.
Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs. Due
to the nature of this position\'s duties, candidates will be subject to
a criminal background check prior to appointment. Applicants must be
legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or
national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized
to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application.
WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or
at any later time. A twelve-month probationary period will be required.
** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimally-qualified
applicants will have: A bachelor\'s degree in accounting or the
equivalent training and experience (e.g., analysis of financial
statements/reports, balance sheets, auditing, cost accounting, etc.);
and Experience utilizing an automated accounting system; and Experience
preparing financial reports; and Account reconciliation experience.
Well-qualified candidates will also have: Public sector accounting
experience (e.g., utilizing the Wisconsin Accounting Manual, etc.); or
Experience interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP); or Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://wj.wi.gov/19785 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
