Fiscal Analyst 3 with In-Training Financial Services Division Tumwater
Fiscal Analyst 3 with In-Training Financial Services Division Tumwater
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Position and Salary
The Attorney Generals Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Fiscal Analyst 3 in the Financial Services Division. This position is located in Tumwater Washington and is not unionrepresented. Note: There is a possibility of an intraining from the Fiscal Analyst 2 level.Fiscal Analyst 2 Salary Range 44: $45732 $61404.
Fiscal Analyst 3 Salary Range 50: $52920 $71148.
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidates jobrelated knowledge skills and experience.
The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:
- Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5 King County Location Pay stipend.
- Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5 Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.
The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of worklife balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.
InTraining Defined
An intraining is onthejob instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the required goal classification to learn and grow into a higherlevel role. In this job posting we are open to considering those eligible at the Fiscal Analyst 2 level who are interested in learning onthejob with the goal of moving into the Fiscal Analyst 3 role. Youll gain the competencies and skills needed to successfully perform your duties while being supported by your supervisor manager and coworkers. Upon successful completion of your training and demonstrating knowledge of the position requirements you will be promoted into the Fiscal Analyst 3 level.
Excellent benefits:
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation Sick and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits we offer Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Deferred Compensation Employee Recognition Leave and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness we also offer:- Flexible schedules and parttime/hybrid telework options;
- A Wellness Program an Infants in the Workplace Program and the Employee Assistance Program which provides counseling webinar and other costfree support resources;
- Numerous employeedriven affinity groups to foster community and connection including Bereavement Elder Care Parenting POC LGBTQ Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!
About the Financial Services Division:
The Financial Services Division (FIS) provides support and accountability for agency financial and budgetary decisions and practices. Our primary goal is to protect and enhance the financial health and resources of the Office of the Attorney General including providing efficient centrally located accounting budgeting payroll contracts and grant services and management. We produce top quality work in a manner that contributes to the mission of the AGO to be the best public law office. We conduct the business of the Financial Services Division in a professional and cooperative manner which recognizes the contribution of each team member. FIS ensures that the reporting and transmission of agency financial information is complete accurate and timely. FIS is also responsible for agency budget development and monitoring in addition to accounting payroll contracts and purchasing functions. FIS contains three main sections: Accounting Contracts and Budget.
The Accounting Services Unit is responsible for Accounts Payable General Accounting Accounts Receivable Revenue Timekeeping and Payroll functions. This unit processes employees travel vouchers vendor invoices purchase orders partners with the state and federal auditors accounting for federal grants produces our federal indirect rate distributes cost allocations provides cash management daily deposits wire transfers local bank services including settlement monies legal services billing and the preparation and disclosure of our financial statements. In addition the unit ensures all transactions processed comply with state and federal requirements and reconciles all parts of the agencys reportable financial structure. The unit also manages the internal timekeeping system to generate the legal invoices distributed to most state agencies boards and commissions.
This position is in the Payroll and Compliance group of the Accounting unit. Staff interact collaboratively with staff in Human Resources and provide important services to AGO staff in areas of payroll compliance and reporting.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Fiscal Analyst 3:
This position is part of a team responsible for processing a variety of payroll transactions required for approximately 1800 agency employees. This group works closely within payroll and with partners in HR and in AGO divisions.
Some specific tasks:
Assist with agencywide financial processing time reporting and reconciliation. Review time reported on the monthly timesheet for employees who are on a leave of absence for a variety of reasons. Assists other specialists with reviewing eligible special leave approvals.
Reviews payroll data for negative leave reported identifies and facilitates corrections. Extracts reported leave without pay in the states payroll system (HRMS) during months with a holiday and corrects holiday compensation as appropriate.
Reconciles reported leave in HRMS and the agencys timekeeping system and facilitates corrections as needed. Verifies work week transitions for approved schedule changes identifying discrepancies between HRWeb and HRMS to process required substitutions for nonHRMS schedules.
Receives timekeeping information and works with employees to resolve payroll variances in time accounting.
Independently performs financial review and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles governmental auditing standards and state regulations.
This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
Qualifications:
To qualify at the Fiscal Analyst 2 level with InTraining to Fiscal Analyst 3:
Bachelors degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting auditing or budgeting
AND
One year of relevant professional experience.
To qualify at the Fiscal Analyst 3 level:
Bachelors degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting auditing or budgeting
AND
Twoyears of relevant professional experience.
For both:
- Additional professional experience may substitute yearforyear for education but not for the credit hours.
- A Masters degree in a financialrelated field certification as a Public Accountant Internal Auditor Certified Governmental Financial Manager or management Accountant can be substituted for the professional experience.
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.
The Attorney Generals Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies boards commissions colleges and universities as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials agencies and entities. This includes:- Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers protecting youth seniors and other vulnerable populations)
- Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination environmental protection and veteran and military resources)
- Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support financial crimes)
- Andmuch more!
Our agency also has national reach representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the states interest. If you want to make a difference we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing respecting and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive respectful environment.
One recent measure of the AGOs commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion NetworksOutstanding Agency Award in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to completing the online application applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
- A letter of interest describing your specific qualifications for the position;
- A current resume detailing experience and education.
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:
- Carefully review your application for accuracy spelling and grammar before submitting.
- You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
- The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the work experience and education sections of your application in completeness of the application material submitted and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
- A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of the application.
- All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests
Honoring diversity equity and inclusion means that as an agency and as individuals we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds cultures and attributes can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation/gender identity age disability honorably discharged veteran or military status retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service ator .
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process please contact the recruitment team at.
If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV tollfree ator .
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