Accountant - Advanced (Limited Term Employee)

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Job ID

20642

Location

Madison

Agency

State Public Defender Board

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Classification Code

00265

Classification Title

Accountant-Adv

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Introduction

The Wisconsin State Public Defenders office (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill one Accountant-Advanced (Limited Term Employee) vacancy in our Budget & Fiscal Unit. This position is located at our Administration office in Madison and will work 40 hours per week.

Of special note regarding Limited Term Employment (LTE) employment with the State of Wisconsin:

• LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status.
• LTE positions are not eligible for the State of Wisconsin health insurance coverage, the Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, and do not received paid time off.
• Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
• No more than 1039 hours may be worked in one year.
  
  

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing complex financial activities involving diverse funding sources and ensuring the integrity of the agency's fiscal records.

Here is a copy of the position description.

Salary Information

Starting salary will be between $36.00-$41.00/hour.

Job Details

Background Check: We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.

Eligibility to work in the US: The SPD does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Qualifications

Please address your experience with the qualifications listed below in your letter of qualifications and resume.

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior-level accounting and/or financial management (e.g., maintaining the integrity of complex fiscal records, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), etc.)
• Utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday, etc.) to manage financial transactions (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, etc.)
• Preparing and certifying complex financial reports (e.g., Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFT), high-level financial statements, year-end closing processes, etc.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working within a municipal, county, state or federal agency environment (e.g., knowledge of state controller operations, state procurement laws, statutory allotment processes, etc.)
• Professional licensure as a CPA, Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or a Master's Degree in accounting or Finance
• Administering senior-level procurement activities (e.g., RFTs, simplified bids, etc.) and managing federal status reports (FSRs) to ensure the allowability of grant-funded expenditures
• Maintaining an Internal Control Plan
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUPs, Pivot Table, etc.) and the ability to analyze large datasets
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit a letter of qualifications and resume via email to Ryan Hutter at hutterr@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply online is Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm.