Accountant-Journey

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) protects and educates the public by maintaining and promoting a strong insurance industry. 

While working at OCI, you'll enjoy impactful and fulfilling work along with: 

• Generous Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks’ vacation, 9 holidays, 4.5 personal holidays, and up to 130 hours of sick leave)
• Retirement Benefits (participation in one of the nation’s top pension programs!) 
• Excellent Health Benefits
  • Low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance options
  • Free wellness opportunities (health coaching and a confidential employee assistance program)
• Healthy Work Environment
  • Work/life balance, casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and the potential to work remote up to 80% of the time each week.
  • Promotion of professional growth 
  • Culture committed to diversity, equity and inclusion  
• Additional benefits (life insurance, income continuation insurance, commuter benefits, student loan forgiveness, and additional retirement savings programs)

Learn more about the State of Wisconsin’s amazing benefits package here.

Over 85% of employees recommend OCI as a good place to work.  Hear what our team members have to say about working for OCI. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at OCI that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

This position is at the full performance level professional class operating under the general supervision of the Insurance Program Manager of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (Fund). This position functions as the sole accountant for the Fund with the primary responsibility of the position to provide financial management and lead accounting services for the Fund. The position is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Fund's automated accounting system; maintenance of accounts within the automated financial system; preparation of statutory financial statements; reconciliation of independent accounting systems with the state accounting system; interpretation of existing federal, state, statutory and GAAP rules and regulations and implementation of any required changes in accounting practices and procedures. The accountant collects data and participates in the development of the Biennial budget. The accountant is responsible for budgets and accounting systems for three (3) separate appropriations. The duties include full accrual accounting for the Fund; recording and reconciling accounts relating to the Fund fee billings and collections, accounts receivable, management of Fund assets, investment earnings, administrative expenses, loss payments, and outstanding loss reserve liabilities, in addition to other administrative accounting and expenditure items. This position serves as a liaison and contact person for the Board of Governors, contractors, consultants, and other interested parties on matters relating to the Fund’s financial records and operations. The position is responsible for preparation of quarterly and annual statements and reports for the Fund and performs GAAP conversion and other services, as required, to conform with reporting requirements imposed by the DOA/State Comptroller's Office. This position also provides back­up to other Fund staff in billings and financial noncompliance monitoring.

For more information, please view the Accountant Journey complete position description.

Starting salary for the Accountant Journey will be between $34.00 - $46.59 per hour, plus excellent benefits. In addition, up to $1.00 per hour CPA add-on may be available depending on qualifications. This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-03. A 12-month probationary period may be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Due to the nature of the position, OCI will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. OCI does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form. 

This position has potential for remote work, requiring in the office one day per week after an initial training period has been completed. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. 

It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications.

Qualified candidates will have education, training, or experience related to all of the following:

• Minimum qualification standard: A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or auditing from an accredited institution or commensurate professional experience in accounting and/or auditing.
• Utilizing spreadsheets and databases (such as Microsoft Office Excel or similar)
• General accounting duties (e.g. financial statement preparation, reconciliations, general ledger journal vouchers, auditing, or similar)
• Using financial systems and/or finance-related platforms.
• Reading, interpreting, and/or applying policy and procedures, related to financial or accounting processes. 

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

• Master’s degree in accounting or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Education, training, or experience with insurance regulatory requirements, including those from entities like the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
• Education, training, or experience with a basic understanding of actuarial principles, such as risk assessment and reserve calculations.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at [email protected] or 715-831-3220.

Applicant materials are due by 11:59 pm Sunday, October 4, 2026.