Financial Specialist Senior - Patient Accounts/Accounts Payable

State of Wisconsin - Health Services
Mauston, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.61 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Customer communication
Spreadsheets
Productivity software
Financial auditing implementation

Full Job Description

Introduction

Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is hiring two full-time Financial Specialist Senior positions, one for Patient Accounts and one for Accounts Payable. Work hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off.

SRSTC opened in 2001 and provides care and treatment for several different patient populations. The center houses Wisconsin’s Sexually Violent Persons Program, provides care and treatment for persons found not guilty by reasons of mental disease or mental defect, and provides court ordered treatment, testing, and education to patients found not competent to stand trial. SRSTC is a 500-bed treatment facility and is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As the Financial Specialist Senior for Patient Accounts, your duties will include the following:

Administering patient payroll and patient disbursement activities for approximately 350 patients utilizing a computerized subsidiary ledger system and Insight/RTFA (Resident Trust Fund Accounting).
Processing, auditing, and generating patient account statements, coordinating patient payroll and canteen orders, generating patient checks, and performing a variety of miscellaneous fiscal duties.
Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls.

As the Financial Specialist Senior for Accounts Payable, your duties will include the following:

Administering the institution’s accounts payable functions.
Bookkeeping, accounting, reconciling, and auditing duties to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial transactions across all appropriations.
Maintaining financial records, processing payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting fiscal reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), the Wisconsin Accounting Manual, and applicable state and agency policies and procedures.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $26.61 per hour (approximately $55,300 per year), plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 02/13.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SRSTC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

Experience performing financial duties such as reviewing and auditing financial transactions and documentation.
Experience using Microsoft Office programs (e.g., creating documents and spreadsheets, maintaining calendars, email correspondence, etc.).
Experience providing customer service (e.g. gathering information, answering questions, resolving customer complaints/conflict, etc.) using various communications methods (e.g., verbal, email, phone, email, etc.) in working with internal and external customers.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

Experience using business software applications (e.g. Peoplesoft, Quickbooks, Peachtree, etc.).
Experience interpreting and applying rules/regulations/procedures as they relate to the processing of financial transactions.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

How To Apply

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
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Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom in Human Resources at [email protected].

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is July 22 by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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