Fiscal Analyst 2 Jobs

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This recruitment will be used to fill one permanent full time Fiscal Analyst 2, and one non-permanent full-time Fiscal Analyst 2

We are looking for someone who loves accounting and payroll, cares about customers, wants to make improvements, pays attention to accuracy and loves a challenge. We like to work hard, laugh hard and take time to have fun.

This position provides professional journey level financial review and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Financial Management (OFM) policy, contract and grant terms & conditions, federal regulations and agency fiscal policies and/or procedures.

This position serves as a specialized fiscal analyst for payroll and benefit consultation and related services to all agency employees. This position is also responsible for retention and management of payroll and accounting records. With these responsibilities, this position works closely with partners including Human Resources, Records Management, supervisors, employees, and all levels of leadership, consulting, monitoring and managing all employee leave and timesheets.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.

Duties

• Provides consultation and education to employees on benefits and benefit related concerns, including concerns related to insurance, retirement, federal taxes, electronic fund transfers, other miscellaneous deductions and other payroll issues.
• Subject matter expert for leave and timesheet applications.
• Collects and reviews benefit forms and reviews for completeness and accuracy.
• Provides consultation to employees, addressing payroll and leave related concerns, including concerns related to work schedules, leave, holiday-pay, overtime, and other payroll issues.
• Enter payroll documents and deduction forms and input items to HRMS. Examples include payroll deductions, Internal Revenue Services (IRS) W4 forms, insurance forms, union cards and banking information for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT’s) and employee transfers.
• Inputs transactions for employee new hire, incoming/outgoing transfer, and separation/retirement actions including tax deductions, garnishments, overpayments, underpayments, health premiums, and retirement plan contributions.
• Coordinates, validates and processes semi-monthly payroll transactions and time and attendance reporting accurately and timely using statewide systems, such as MyPortal and HRMS, and the agency’s custom time tracking system (SUPERSTAR)

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated creative, collaborative and trustworthy behavior
• Collaboration – Helps Department meet goals and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, promotes a collaborative environment, is a trusted partner who communicates openly and honestly
• Demonstrated ability to consistently follow applicable financial rules, regulations, and standards
• Fiscal Accountability - Responsibly and accurately handle the public's money when processing financial transactions
• A bachelor's degree at an accredited institution which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting. Professional experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree, but not for the specific credit hours
• Demonstrated detail-oriented thinking
• One year of professional level accounting experience

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of the Human Resources Management System (HRMS)
• Knowledge of the Office of Financial Management rules and regulations and the State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• Knowledge of the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Financial Tool Box & Enterprise Reporting (ER)
• Intermediate skill level in Excel
• Experience processing timesheets and leave requests

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this position the following are needed:

• ACover lettertelling us why you are interested in the position and how you meet the requirements of the position(enter online);
• At leastthree (3)professional references(enter online).
• A complete and detailed online application

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Lindsey Henderson [email protected].

Who we are:

AtCommerce, we're a little different. But for you, it might just be the perfect fit.We're a state agency but operate like a business with the understanding we need to know our customer's needs to fulfill them.

If this sounds like a good fit for you and you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today!

What we do:

We are the lead state agency charged with strengthening communities.We administer a diverse portfolio of programs and services, and we support severalstate boards and commissions.

Our key customers include businesses, local governments and community-based organizations. We also play the crucial role of convening numerous local, state, regional and federal partners and stakeholders, public and private. Together we work to support theGovernor's prioritiesand achieve shared goals and objectives for the citizens of Washington.

Additional Information:

The Washington State Department of Commerce complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (360) 725-2650. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.