ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTANT OR AUDITOR? ARE YOU LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL? IF YES, THEN APPLY NOW FOR A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO USE YOUR SKILLS WITH AN ORGANIZATION THAT TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS!

What We’re Looking For: The Retirement Accounting Bureau is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to support complex accounting and fiscal operations. The ideal candidate will be someone with prior accounting and pension administration experience who enjoys collaborating with others and multi-tasking.
What We Offer: This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with ETF. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, including generous paid time off so you can truly have work/life balance! If you have student loans and work full time in a public service job (like this one!) you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about ETF’s total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!
Who We Are: The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) manages retirement, insurance, and other benefit programs for 650,000+ state and local government employees and retirees of the WRS. Our members are at the center of everything we do, and we’re committed to enhancing their well-being by delivering expert guidance, strong, sustainable benefit programs, and an exceptional customer experience. We’re looking for talented people who are active learners that build strong collaborative customer relationships (whether internal or external) and recognize the value different perspectives and experiences bring to our organization.
Where We’re Located: ETF is part of the award-winning city of Madison. Located just off University and Sheboygan Avenues, at 4822 Madison Yards Way, within walking distance to several parks, restaurants, and Hilldale Shopping Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior Accountant at ETF, you will be part of dedicated team that plays a critical role in administering retirement benefits for thousands of employees and retirees across Wisconsin. You will be responsible for performing complex accounting functions for member service purchases and processing retirement additional contributions. You will get to take part in reviewing and implementing accounting processes for efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, you will serve as a resource for other team members in the Retirement Accounting Bureau, answer their questions, and provide them with guidance on accounting operations.
For more information, please review the full position description.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimally Qualified candidates will have experience in all the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting from an accredited college or university OR experience serving in an accounting or auditing role
• Analyzing and reconciling complex financial data
• Preparing journal entries
• Using Microsoft Excel for accounting purposes (e.g., calculating rates, using pivot tables, creating financial reports using advanced formulas, etc.)

Highly Qualified candidates will also have experience with some of the following:

• Developing, documenting, and recommending accounting process or procedure improvements
• Administering pension plans and/or performing accounting functions for pension plans
• Using PeopleSoft Finance for accounting purposes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume and letter of qualifications addressing your training and experience with the qualifications listed above.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. For helpful tips, please review our instructions for developing your resume and letter of qualifications.
Online applications that do not include all requested materials may not be considered. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process 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.
For applicant questions or employment inquiries contact ETF Human Resources: ETFJobs@etf.wi.gov, 608-266-5806. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
ETF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Please refer the Job description for details