What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Specialist - Limited Term Employment position at State of Wisconsin?
Introduction
Bring your financial expertise to the Department of Safety & Professional Services as a Financial Specialist.
This position is scheduled to work 16 hours per week. This position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI, and allows the option to work remotely after an initial training period. All employees are generally expected to be headquartered and work within the State of Wisconsin. This position will be required to come into the office for training, meetings and/or operational needs. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
DSPS is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we provide:
Position Summary
This Financial Specialist position processes refunds and related financial transactions, maintains accurate financial records, and prepares reports . This position works extensively with the state financial systems (PeopleSoft/ STAR) and the department computer systems for credentialing (LicensE), plan review (eSLA) and databases. This position is also expected to interpret agency policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding allowable department expenditures and use this knowledge to respond to inquiries from internal customers, conduct research, resolve issues and prepare reports.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (02-11) with a salary of $22.76, per hour.
Job Details
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enroll in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).
Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.
Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:
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.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Chanda Kaz at chanda.kaz@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-2837.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CST on September 7th, 2026.
Bring your financial expertise to the Department of Safety & Professional Services as a Financial Specialist.
This position is scheduled to work 16 hours per week. This position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI, and allows the option to work remotely after an initial training period. All employees are generally expected to be headquartered and work within the State of Wisconsin. This position will be required to come into the office for training, meetings and/or operational needs. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
DSPS is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we provide:
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
- 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
Position Summary
This Financial Specialist position processes refunds and related financial transactions, maintains accurate financial records, and prepares reports . This position works extensively with the state financial systems (PeopleSoft/ STAR) and the department computer systems for credentialing (LicensE), plan review (eSLA) and databases. This position is also expected to interpret agency policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding allowable department expenditures and use this knowledge to respond to inquiries from internal customers, conduct research, resolve issues and prepare reports.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (02-11) with a salary of $22.76, per hour.
Job Details
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enroll in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).
Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.
Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:
- Experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). ( Activities may include creating/reviewing reports in Word or Excel, utilizing Outlook for meetings/emails, preparing correspondence for others, etc.)
- Experience performing invoice processing (e.g., invoice processing and/or processing payments and troubleshooting billing issues, etc.).
- Experience utilizing business software applications, databases, or spreadsheets for processing financial transactions (e.g. PeopleSoft, Salesforce, etc.)
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.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Chanda Kaz at chanda.kaz@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-2837.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CST on September 7th, 2026.
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