Fiscal Analyst 3 In-Training INTERNAL ONLY
Fiscal Analyst 3 In-Training INTERNAL ONLY
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Description
**Contact Information:Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Aggie Swanson ator email.
Note:This is an internalonly opportunity. Only current DSB employees will be considered. Standard business hours are Monday Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and may occasionally require flexibility to meet the agencys needs. We promote a healthy work/life balance. Telework and a flexible schedule may be available upon supervisory approval. The hiring team may make a hiring decision at any time. It is within your best interest to apply for this position at your earliest convenience.
Who We Are:
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind is working together with individuals who are Blind DeafBlind or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes communities and workplaces. DSBs Vocational Rehabilitation program assists individuals with visual disabilities achieve gainful employment and economic vitality through integration into the nations workforce while assisting businesses with accessibility training consultation recruitment and retention of qualified employees. Together these services lead to the greater employment of qualified Blind Deaf Blind and Low Vision individuals and more accessible and diverse businesses.
About the Opportunity:
As the Fiscal Analyst 3 you will independently perform specialized fiscal activities and financial analysis that directly support agency wide service delivery programs and offices. In this role you will assist in maintaining and controlling the agencys accounting systems and fiscal services. This position requires a working knowledge of practices procedures and principles of governmental accounting auditing and budgeting as well as statewide financial computer systems.Duties
Some of What You will Enjoy Doing:
- Serve as the primary fiscal expert overseeing accounts payable (AP) activities for the agency including providing training to other fiscal staff on AP processes
- Lead projects related to AP functions and assisting in procedure development
- Review and verify agency obligations to ensure compliance with federal grant and state requirements; provide guidance to staff to maintain accurate and compliant obligations
- Review and approve payment requests for vendors clients and administrative purchases ensuring appropriate use of fund types grants and budgets
- Prepare and/or approve adjusting entries in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) using journal vouchers or the Financial Toolbox
- Analyze financial data and prepare general ledger adjustments as needed
- Advise internal and external stakeholders on compliance with state administrative accounting policies and federal requirements
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to research analyze and correct financial discrepancies
- Develop and implement process improvements policies and procedures for the agencys financial systems in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide fiscal training and recommend fiscal training needs for agency staff
- Review and analyze payment trend issues identify payment barriers and develop solutions
- Assist Lead Analyst with fiscal yearend close activities
- Create payments using the Financial Toolbox ensuring accurate application of program grant and fund account codes
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
This position may be filled at the Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2 or Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3 level depending on qualifications. Advancement to the next level will be based upon the successful completion of an established InTraining Plan.
What is an intraining planThe intraining is intended to provide an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal intraining plan. Upon successful completion of an intraining program the incumbent will move up to the next job classification that is listed on the intraining plan if applicable.
Required Qualifications for Fiscal Analyst 2 (Range $3811 $5117 monthly:- Bachelors degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting auditing or budgeting; AND
- One 1 year of relevant professional experience in accounting auditing or a relevant financial field. NOTE:Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.
- Masters degree in a financial related field certification as a Public Accountant Internal Auditor Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
- Any combination of relevant experience and education in accounting auditing or relevant financial field totaling five 5 years.
Required Qualifications for Fiscal Analyst 3$4410 $5929 monthly):- Bachelors degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting auditing or budgeting; AND
- Two 2 years of relevant professional experience in accounting auditing or a relevant financial field. NOTE:Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.
- Solid working knowledge of practices procedures and principles of governmental accounting auditing and budgeting.
- Masters degree in a financial related field certification as a Public Accountant Internal Auditor Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
- Any combination of relevant experience and education in accounting auditing or relevant financial field totaling five 6 years.
Preferred Qualifications:- Ability to review analyze and problem solve large amounts of data
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate information clearly both verbally and in writing including providing effective guidance to others
- Excellent attention to detail and follow through
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask with competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects or assignments at the same time
- Ability to identify issues analyze and provide multiple solutions and impacts
- Demonstrated ability to follow strict federal and state rules and regulations
- Team oriented with the ability to work and participate in teams including ability to work collaboratively with team members
- Customer service focused
Supplemental Information
Hoe to Apply:
Interested We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:- A letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting
- A current resume detailing experience and education; and
- A current list of at least three 3 professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)
- Unofficial transcripts that showcase and verify your education credits
Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
Please Note:By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify the information provided. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the duties summary section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for details or your application may be disqualified.
Background Check Notice:Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Services for the Blind a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Opportunity for All:
The Department of Services for the Blind celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
