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Public Instruction, Department of

County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	ACCOUNTANT-SENIOR 09-02757     Accountant - Senior
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Staring salary will be between $45,990 and $75,884 per year ($22.026 - $36.343 per hour.) These positions are in pay schedule 07, range 03.
Contact:	Jennifer den Daas, HR Specialist, 608-266-2189, jennifer.denDaas@dpi.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Fiscal and Staff Services
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	11/5/2009
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Department of Public Instruction is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and have the knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education and libraries, we must continue to recruit and retain quality employees. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities.

The Department of Public Instruction, the Division for Finance and Management, is currently seeking applicants for Accountant - Senior vacancies on the School Management Services Team. This recruitment will be used to fill two positions - a permanent and a project position. The project position will end on June 30, 2012. Project positions are eligible for benefits including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status. During the interview process, candidates will be asked whether they are interested in the permanent, project, or both positions. These positions are located at 125 South Webster Street, Madison.

Special Notes:   Part of the selection process will include a criminal background check.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   
Experience in leadership, training and coordination of fiscal accounting processes. Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS); financial management systems, such as the State of Wisconsin’s accounting system (WISMART); the principles and techniques of effective communication, including public speaking, writing, and education; design and use of spreadsheets, such as EXCEL; software applications including, but not limited to, WORD, Access and Internet Explorer; fiscal management practices, fiscal monitoring, and auditing; and interpreting law and/or regulations related to fiscal administration and compliance. Skill in positive communication techniques.

How To Apply:   

Apply Online!
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Or mail materials
Submit an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38) a resume, and a paper limited to six pages detailing your training and experience related to:
1) The areas of accounting, finance and auditing. Include specific examples such as date of CPA certification (if obtained), the areas of study or work (GAAS, GAAP, financial reporting, auditing, cost accounting, income tax accounting, business law), and the complexity of experience (number of funding sources, organizational units, etc.).
2) Leadership, training and coordination of fiscal accounting processes. Please include any experience working with grant programs, training staff on grant accounting procedures, and monitoring financial operations for compliance with federal laws, regulations, and guidelines; and
3) Using computer applications (ex: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Internet Explorer, or similar applications). Please include specific examples of how you have used these programs to establish and maintain a chart of accounts, review expenditure reports, approve payments, authorize vouchers and record fiscal activity.

Your responses to these three questions are considered a civil service examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy. Send completed application materials to DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box 7841; Madison, WI  53707-7841. You may also fax completed materials to 608-266-5856 Attn: Jennifer den Daas.