The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long-standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve. 

Our employees enjoy an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote wellness. We have a team-oriented atmosphere, focus on work-life balance, and offer flexible work schedules for most positions. This YouTube video shares the benefits of working at DPI.

The Bureau of School Financial Services is seeking applicants for an Auditor (School Finance) position. The Bureau of School Financial Services and Bureau of Education Options support the distribution and oversight of state and federal funds provided to public school districts, private schools, and other local education agencies throughout Wisconsin. This work is collaborative, solution-oriented, and focused on supporting educational organizations through financial compliance, auditing, and reporting activities. This position will also participate in professional development, networking, outreach, and collaboration with state associations and educational partners.  If you are interested in supporting educational organizations across Wisconsin through this important work, we encourage you to apply.

This position has responsibility for developing, implementing, and determining adherence to accounting, financial reporting and auditing requirements for local education agencies (LEAs) which include school districts, Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs), and County Children with Disabilities Education Boards (CCDEBs).  This position also supports the Bureau of Education Option’s work related to developing, implementing, and determining adherence to accounting, financial reporting, and auditing requirements for private schools participating in the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP). This position provides advanced and highly technical consultation and direction to practicing certified public accountants, department staff, and private schools participating in the SNSP, LEAs and other recipients of grant and aid programs. 

For more information, please review the complete position description.

Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $40.00 - $46.00 per hour (approximately $83,200 - $95,680 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 07, range 02. A one-year probationary period will be required.

An additional hourly add-on of up to $1.00 may be available for being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Check out the excellent benefits this position offers on the Employee Trust Fund’s information page. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Remote Work: This position may work up to 90% remotely within the State of Wisconsin. Employees are expected to maintain secure, high-speed internet access while working remotely.  Remote work from neighboring states may be approved only in very rare and limited circumstances. Please note that remote work arrangements may be rescinded at any time based on business needs, and employees may occasionally be required to report to a Wisconsin work location on short notice.

Travel: This position requires occasional travel within the State of Wisconsin, approximately 3–4 times per year. Some trips may include overnight stays.

Headquarters: The position is headquartered at 201 W. Washington Ave. in Madison, WI, and employees are required to report there on their first day of employment. In addition, the employee may need to report to their headquarter location as operational needs require. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

Pre-hire requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. A tuberculosis screen will be required prior to start.

Legal authorization: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

A minimally qualified applicant must have all the below:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or closely related field OR equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), governmental auditing standards, and/or financial reporting requirements
• Experience auditing, reviewing, analyzing, or interpreting financial statements, audits, or fiscal reports for governmental and/or not-for-profit organizations
• Experience providing consultative or technical assistance services regarding accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or compliance requirements

Well-qualified applicants will also have:

• Experience ensuring compliance with financial, audit, grant, or reporting requirements (e.g., internal controls, state reporting, grant compliance, or regulatory requirements)
• Experience developing, preparing, and/or presenting training, workshops, or technical guidance to internal or external partners
• Experience reviewing current and proposed laws, and regulations relative to changes that impact prescribed accounting requirements
• K-12 educational auditing, accounting, or financial compliance experience
• Experience determining compliance with laws, regulations, or reporting requirements for educational organizations or private schools

For this position, please submit an updated resume and letter of qualifications. Review our Application Tips page on the DPI website for additional guidance.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place. 

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.  Once you have applied, please send an email indicating your interest in being considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program to the HR staff listed in the​​ job posting.

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions? Please contact the recruiter at:
Amanda Edl, Human Resources Specialist-Senior
Email: Amanda.Edl@dpi.wi.gov

Please note that all application materials must be submitted through the application system. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, materials submitted outside of the system, including letters of interest, cannot be accepted or considered.

The deadline for this announcement is 11:59 p.m. CST on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.