Introduction
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- Enter data into the SUITES system.
- Deposit UI tax and benefit payments into the UI Trust Fund.
- Identify discrepancies for payment batches.
- Perform basic payment batch reconciliations.
- Help accountants prepare federal reports.
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- Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
- Excellent and affordable health insurance options (2026 rates start at $45/month for single and $111/month for family coverage).
- Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
- A top\-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
- A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
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- + Customer service experience (e.g., answering questions; providing information; explaining procedures; or similar).
- Organizing and sorting documents or mail.
- Communicating and working effectively as part of a team.
- + Cash handling experience (e.g., matter ensuring proper check completion; preparing deposits; security/tracking receipts; applying standards for cash management; accounts receivable; or similar).
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- Position questions: if you have questions about the position or this recruitment (e.g. projected start date, skills needed, etc.), please email Terra at TLKJobs@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
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The Unemployment Insurance Division is hiring an entry\-level Cashier to work as part of a team to process payments and make deposits. This is an in\-person position located at our office in downtown Madison near a variety of variety of restaurants and food carts, live music and events, the farmer's market, B\-cycle rentals, lakefront parks, the Capital City bike path, and multiple bus routes.
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee\-friendly and inclusive work environment, work\-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. Apply now to find out why there's so much to love about working for Wisconsin.
This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term).
Position Summary
This position will have responsibilities in receiving, controlling, and depositing different types of funds to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) contribution and benefit accounts. Key tasks include:
This position has access to Federal Tax Information.
To learn more, view the full position description.
Salary Information
Starting salary is $22\.31 per hour, plus an exemplary benefits package:
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The classification title for this position is Financial Specialist (schedule 02, range 11\). A 12\-month probationary period will be required. This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is considered non\-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.
Job Details
Criminal histories: We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. This position will have access to sensitive federal tax information and FBI fingerprinting will also be required.
Eligibility to work in United States: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I\-9 upon hire.
Qualifications
Qualifications marked with an asterisk (\*) below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.
You need to have the following experience:
+ 10\-key data entry or cashiering experience.
Any of the following experience would be nice to have:
+ Accounting or bookkeeping practices.
+ Identifying and correcting errors in financial transactions.
+ Banking or financial services.
How To Apply
Note: If you are viewing this posting on an external site, please visit Wisc.Jobs (search Job ID 20055\) to complete your application.
To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job. Please review this additional guidance on developing your resume and letter of qualifications (including a template) as you prepare to apply.
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* Technical issues: if you encounter issues submitting your on\-line application (e.g. signing in or uploading a resume), please email the Wisc.Jobs Help Desk at wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov or call (608\) 267\-1012 (Monday \- Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm).
Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.
What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.
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.
Deadline to Apply
Application materials submitted by 11:59 PM (central standard time) on Thursday, February 19, will be included in the first review.