Job Title: Financial Specialist 2 - Cashier
Location: Madison, WI
Zip Code: 53706

Description:

Financial Specialist 2 - Cashier
Unemployment Division - [link removed]Madison

Job Announcement Code: 08-02964

Deadline: by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday October 9th, 2008

Salary Information: Starting salary is $13.694 per hour, plus excellent [link removed]benefits . A six-month probationary period is required. (Note to state employees: This position is in pay schedule 02, range 10. Pay and benefits upon appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code and/or collective bargaining agreement.)

Introduction: The Financial Specialist- Cashier position is with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Unemployment Insurance Division located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

Special Notes: Due to the fiscal nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the hiring authority to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

The ability to use a 10-key calculator or computer keyboard to accurately enter numbers will be evaluated as part of the selection process. Candidates will participate in a numerical data entry exercise at the time of interview.

Job Duties: Work as cashier in receiving, controlling and depositing different types of funds to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) contribution and benefit accounts. Open and sort mail daily. Determine correct employer or claimant number, using applicable computer systems. Review all checks for correct amount, payee and signature. For incomplete checks, post-dated checks, or checks with the wrong payee, contact employer or claimants to resolve the situation, or request replacement checks. Use a printing calculator to compute the amount of checks to be deposited. Perform on-line data entry by keying the amount of each check into the automated computer system. Reconcile the amount of checks deposited to the amount entered in the automated computer system. Work as a team with the other cashiers to ensure that all receipts are processed and deposited by 4 p.m. daily in order to meet federal standards for proper cash management. Insure that all computer input is properly documented and batched. Maintain accuracy levels on 98% or better for payment transactions. A complete [link removed]position description for Cashier is available.

Knowledge Required: Ability to look up information on a computer; to use a keyboard calculator; to key a large volume of information quickly and accurately; and to check and compare information. Basic math, reading and record-keeping skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines. Knowledge of billing system methods. Effective oral communication skills. Ability to perform on-line data entry on computer applications. Customer service skills and the ability to resolve conflicts constructively. Knowledge of methods to review information on forms, make decisions about the information and properly enter the data. Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions. Successful candidates will have the ability to perform data entry and use a 10-key calculator or computer keyboard to process a high volume of entries.

How to Apply: To apply, submit an [link removed]Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS 38) form , [link removed]a veterans' preference form (if you are a veteran), a r?sum? limited to two pages, and a typewritten paper limited to four total pages describing your training and experience, including your role and level of responsibility, length and duration of your experience, and a detailed description of your job duties as it relates to Questions 1-4 below. Please be specific in your response so that we can accurately evaluate your qualifications.

QUESTIONS:
In addition, for Questions 1-3, include the following details:

The percentage of time spent daily on these duties.
Volume of items you processed in a work day.
Your speed and accuracy (items processed per hour and error rate).
How you checked your work for accuracy and completeness.
Daily time deadlines.

(1) Performing a high volume of data entry and using a 10-key calculator or computer keyboard to enter numbers and words.

(2) Processing a high volume of mail and/or paperwork.

(3) Reconciling or balancing data entry keyed input with original source documents or checks.

(4) Working as part of a team (describe the team and its purpose) OR communicating with others in order to complete work assignments.

Your r?sum? and responses to the areas listed above are considered a state exam and will be used to determine your eligibility for this position. Pages in excess of the specified limit(s) will not be evaluated. Incomplete application/examination materials will not be considered. Materials will be evaluated and the more qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Send completed application materials to:
Shelley Ringelstetter
By U.S. mail to:

DWD/HRS;
P.O.Box7946; Rm. A400;
Madison, WI 53707-7946

OR by Fax to: (608) 261-0707
OR by E-mail to: [link removed][email removed]

Contact Information: For more information contact Shelley Ringelstetter at 608-266-1810 or [link removed][email removed]

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