Accountant DOA GAAP Management - Capital Accounting, State Controller's Office Location Madison, WI (Capitol area) : Introduction Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.
This position located in the Division of Executive Budget and Finance, State Controller's Office and is headquartered at the DOA Office Building at 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703. Based on current DEBF policy and the business needs within the unit, this position would work from their headquarter location at least two days per week with the possibility of working from home the remaining days. This is a career executive level position. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.
Position Summary Under general supervision of the Section Chief in the Capital Accounting Section of the State Controller's Office, this professional accounting position will conduct work related to the conversion of the State's statutory basis of financial reporting to a GAAP basis of financial reporting. This will require the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial reporting systems to be used to obtain and process financial information and other data necessary to convert the State's statutorily based financial statements to a GAAP basis. This staff member will retrieve, coordinate, research, and compile information for entries, financial statements, note disclosures, reconciliations, and reports for state agencies.
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Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (81-02) which is a career executive level. The salary will be between $90,520 and $97,760. In addition, up to $1.00 per hour CPA add-on may be available depending on qualifications. A 2-year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Additionally, this position is eligible for a full State Benefits Package!
Job Details Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications Minimum Qualification:
To qualify for this position, you must have the academic preparation or training as described in any one of the following described below:
Completed a four-year or advanced degree with a major in Accounting from an accredited College/University. Professional Experience or Education equivalent to a four-year or advanced degree with a major in accounting from an accredited College/University. Qualified applicants will have experience in:
Applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the preparation or audit of financial statements (such as a balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, footnote disclosures), or applying GAAP to develop year-end adjustments related to the preparation of those statements. Working within an ERP accounting software system; especially general ledger, commitment control (budget), project costing, or accounts payable Additionally, more than qualified applicants will have experience with:
Documenting, analyzing, and improving business processes. Researching, analyzing, and/or implementing GASB or FASB standards Provide guidance/consultation to other accounting/fiscal staff in areas such as financial statement compilation and/or information systems (i.e., training, advising, fiscal schedule preparation) How To Apply Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.
Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at or .
Deadline to Apply Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday February 19, 2024.
