The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for an Accountant – Journey 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 is responsible for establishing department accounting policies, procedures and financial functions relating to payables and account reconciliation. The position is responsible for performing complex financial analyses in the statewide accounting system. The incumbent needs to have a general understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

This position will interpret and analyze financial data; reconcile agency accounts across numerous appropriations and funds; track and reconcile agency assets; and design, test, implement, and maintain automated and/or manual financial systems and processes. The position will also develop, update, and maintain accounting policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for the review of agency accounts payables, accounts receivable, reconciliation of agency balance sheet accounts, establishment and maintenance of agency financial journals, accounts, ledgers, and records within the state accounting system.

The position will also produce various specialized accounting reports, review exception reports, and complete correcting entries. Other areas of responsibility include developing and maintaining centralized functions for DVA donated funds to validate and ensure transactions are legal, authorized and financially correct. Responsibilities also include enforcing compliance with complex State and Federal statutes, rules, and regulations.

To view the complete position description, click here.

The starting salary for this position is between $31.00 - $37.00 an hour ($64,480 - $76,960 annually). Additional compensation may be given for candidates with an active CPA license. The Accountant – Journey 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
• 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 March 16, 2026.