Financial Specialist - Senior Stores - State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management : Job Details

IntroductionWinnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin , is looking to hire a Financial Specialist - Senior to work Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also 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 $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 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 SummaryAs the Financial Specialist - Senior, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining the general inventory database and financial accounting aspects of the Stores inventory at WMHI and Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC). Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the inventory systems computer database and its reconciliation to the States General Ledger including maintain inventory for the Therapeutic Services (TS) Storeroom.
• Maintaining and reconciling assets and minor equipment.
• Performing forms ordering, generating reports, auditing purchase cards (p-cards) and working with the Financial Program Supervisor and Accounts Payable (AP) staff in the Business Office.

Salary InformationThe starting pay is $25.32 per hour (approximately $52,600 per year), depending on qualifications, 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 DetailsAll 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 the facility or medical personnel directed 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. QualificationsMinimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience providing customer service (e.g. gathering information, answering questions, resolving customer complaints/conflict, etc.) using various communication methods (e.g., verbal, phone, email, etc.) in working with internal and external partners.
• Experience performing financial duties (e.g., accounting, budget management, purchasing, etc.).
• Experience providing administrative support (e.g., maintaining databases, maintaining records, etc.).
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.) to create spreadsheets, enter account information in databases, prepare monthly statements and reports, etc.

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

• Experience working within an institutional stores and inventory operations environment.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., Peoplesoft, Workday, Jaggaer, etc.) in business operation modules such as financial, inventory or supply chain management.
• Associate degree in a business-related field.
• Experience with State of Wisconsin Accounting and Purchasing policies and procedures.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (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 ApplyApplying is easy! Click Apply for Job to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. Helpful Information:

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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 . You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format. Deadline to ApplyThe deadline to apply is 08/14/25 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.