Finance & Operations Coordinator (West Allis, WI)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented candidate to fill a part-time, year-round Finance & Operations Coordinator in the Business Office. This position’s core duties are related to revenue and receivables processing, procurement card (p-card) review, and supporting the work of the other team members as needed.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
This position is an unclassified, Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system, working an average of 20 hours per week throughout the calendar year. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.
This position has the potential to move into a year-round, 40 hour per week role after the annual fair concludes in August, for the right candidate.
COMPENSATION
The starting wage for this role will be $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.
WHO CAN APPLY
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL NOTES
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair; for 2024 these dates are August 1 – 11, 2024. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter below. Application materials must be received by Monday, July 8, 2024. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit www.wistatefair.com for more information.
Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working and playing. Visit www.discovermilwaukee.com for more information.
All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented candidate to fill a part-time, year-round Finance & Operations Coordinator in the Business Office. This position’s core duties are related to revenue and receivables processing, procurement card (p-card) review, and supporting the work of the other team members as needed.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
This position is an unclassified, Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system, working an average of 20 hours per week throughout the calendar year. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.
This position has the potential to move into a year-round, 40 hour per week role after the annual fair concludes in August, for the right candidate.
COMPENSATION
The starting wage for this role will be $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.
WHO CAN APPLY
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Accounts receivable, including revenue processing and tracking using Oracle Peoplesoft software and other tools
- Prepare deposits and record to appropriate ledgers
- Create off-system invoices for programmatic areas and maintain tracking spreadsheet
- Complete bank reconciliations, includes both incoming receipts and balance of outstanding liabilities
- Audit procurement card (p-card) receipts and documentation to ensure compliance
- Interact with customers of Wisconsin State Fair Park on payments, questions and balance inquiries, or other topics, as needed
- Recommend and implement improvements to the internal processes
- Complete vital office functions, such as sorting mail and answering phone calls
- Serve as back-up for other office functions during the Annual State Fair, and as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with accounts receivable practices and procedures
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minor supervision, as well as part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with all levels of staff, vendors and general public
SPECIAL NOTES
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair; for 2024 these dates are August 1 – 11, 2024. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter below. Application materials must be received by Monday, July 8, 2024. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit www.wistatefair.com for more information.
Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working and playing. Visit www.discovermilwaukee.com for more information.
All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Department: Financial Services
This is a non-management position