Accountant - Food and Nutrition Services

Job Announcement Code: 0903083

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is located at 125 South Webster Street, Madison. The DPI 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 knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education, we strive to recruit and retain quality employees. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI, please go to http://www.dpi.wi.gov.

The Department of Public Instruction, the Division for Finance and Management, is currently seeking an Accountant - Journey for the School Management Services Team. This position is located at 125 South Webster Street, Madison.

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. A six month probationary period may be required.

Job Duties

This position works with the Federal Aids & Audit Grant Supervisor in the financial administration of the Wisconsin Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program which consists of a complex internal accounting system tracking the flow of more than $100 million of federal appropriations annually in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Serves as a liaison with data processing analysts to recommend improvements and needed adjustments in the automated system. Participates in the design and implementation of reimbursement claims necessary to disburse FNS program funds and collect required participation statistical information. Audits and approves claims from recipient agencies requesting funds. Facilitates the gathering and reporting of participation and financial data that is submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the more than 2,000 recipient agencies (public schools, private schools, tribal schools, county agencies, municipalities, colleges and universities, child care centers and day care homes, adult day care centers, community based organizations, handicapped children education boards and residential child care institutions). Responsible for the reconciliation of all program participation data and the financial expenditures drawn down by letter of credit through the Department of Administration (DOA). Responsible for the tracking, recovery, and reporting of all FNS program recipient agency overpayments. Responsible for the calculation and recovery of interest charges incurred on delinquent overpayments. Provides consultative and technical assistance to FNS staff and recipient agencies on program financial matters.

Special Notes

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS); State of Wisconsin accounting system (WISMART) or similar accounting system; Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR) or similar complex chart of accounts; the design and use of software applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Access and Internet Explorer; and data processing concepts. Skills in positive oral and written communication techniques. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and customers; effectively and efficiently manage the timely completion of simultaneous tasks with firm deadlines; and work independently.

How to Apply

Application materials must be received by December 1, 2009.

Apply Online!
Visit http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=40180&jobid=39695. If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now". You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume, and then complete the exam (by clicking "View Exam Options" and then "Take Exam").

Or mail completed materials
Please send 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) Keeping track of multiple priorities and projects in a team environment. Please include examples such as tracking progress, ability to meet deadlines, setting priorities, and seeking assistance or feedback from manager and/or coworkers; 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. For questions regarding this position, contact Jennifer den Daas at jennifer.dendaas@dpi.wi.gov or 608-266-2189.

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Last updated on 11/18/2009 2:06:45 PM