The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for an Accountant – Senior position to serve as a team member in the Bureau of Fiscal Services. This position is headquartered at the Wisconsin Revenue Building, situated conveniently off the Beltline just five minutes from Downtown Madison. The position works under a flexible hybrid remote work schedule with the option to alternate time in the office with remote work.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package; this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.

• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats. Please refer to the How to Apply section of this announcement for more information about applying under this provision.

This position will interpret and analyze complex financial data, reconcile agency accounts, and complete the Comprehensive Annual Fiscal Report for WDVA’s funds. The incumbent will provide technical advice and oversight related to fund operations.

The position reviews and analyzes current financial systems, processes, procedures, and policy to ensure proper fiscal control and compliance with rules and regulations. This includes participating in the development of policies and procedures as well as reporting to ensure balance sheet accounts, projects, assets, and all fiscal transactions are being recorded correctly in the accounting system.

The incumbent develops and applies complex expense and revenue allocation methodologies impacting numerous appropriations and across several funds. The position also monitors and reconciles payroll adjusting entries between the HR and Finance modules in the state accounting software. In addition, this position participates in the reconciliation and close-out of capital improvement projects.

To view the complete position description, click here.

The starting salary for this position is between $37.00 - $42.00 an hour ($76,960 - $87,360 annually). Additional compensation of $1.00 per hour may be given for candidates with an active CPA license in Wisconsin or another state. The Accountant – Senior classification is in pay schedule and range 07-03.

Salaries are dependent on candidate qualifications. Compensation for current State employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This position is eligible to work remotely after an initial training period. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin. High speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs.

Due to the nature of this position’s duties, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

Minimally-qualified applicants will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent training and experience (e.g., analysis of financial statements/reports, balance sheets, auditing, cost accounting, etc.); and
• Experience utilizing an automated accounting system; and
• Experience preparing financial reports; and
• Account reconciliation experience.

Well-qualified candidates will also have:

• Public sector accounting experience (e.g., utilizing the Wisconsin Accounting Manual, etc.); or
• Experience interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); or
• Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. A current resume and letter of qualifications must be attached to the online application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-7297.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on February 2, 2026.