Fiscal Specialist 1
Fiscal Specialist 1
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About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an awardwinning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a detail oriented administrative professional to fill the Fiscal Specialist 1 vacancy located in Yakima WA. In this role you will perform timesensitive financial management functions for the South Central Region (SCR) Area 2 maintenance departments. Duties include auditing analysis payroll administration travel accounting and recordkeeping. The Fiscal Specialist will also be responsible for assisting in the facilitation and coordination of all administrative duties and functions help explaining and enforcing policies and procedures regarding purchasing payroll inventory and personnel issues. Our top candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and knowledge of payroll functions.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role theFiscal Specialist 1 will:
- Review employees work hours ensuring accurate reporting; advise staff of labor deadlines and requirements.
- Act as a liaison and coordinate with Headquarters Accounting & Financial Services for the creation of new vendors.
- Compile and compute payroll data from a variety of source documents.
- Ensure compliance with state requirements in payroll procedures computations and deductions; process and submit closing documents each pay period.
- Assist in training personnel in DOTtime.
- Orders all office supplies and special requests according to purchasing rules and regulations; organize maintain and monitor usage of supplies.
- Collect required approvals and signatures on purchasing and receiving documents; determine correct purchasing authority and accounting codes.
- Back up and assist Fiscal Specialist Supervisor and Maintenance Superintendents with administrative duties such as scheduling meetings/interviews assisting with employee reimbursements making travel reservations preparing travel expense vouchers and assisting with onboarding.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:
- High school diploma GED certificate or equivalent.
- Two 2 years of experience providing excellent customer service and skills to remain professional in all interactions.
- Two 2 years of general clerical accounting or fiscal experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
- Ability to perform clerical office and accounting functions.
- Ability to work in an environment that fosters respect professionalism diversity equity and inclusion.
- Experience with office equipment including phones copiers and computers.
- Ability to become proficient in Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word.
- Ability to learn jobspecific computer applications.
- A valid drivers license.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Ability to make informed decisions and resolve complex problems.
- Ability to learn comprehend and practice accounting procedures follow established guidelines and provide quality customer service.
- Knowledge of WSDOTs purchasing and inventory systems including Pcard PCMS vouchering and inventory.
- Knowledge of WSDOTs payroll management system with the ability to make accurate and timely corrections.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
- In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For unionrepresented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for nonrepresented positions can be found in Chapter 35728 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the EVerify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more informationplease visit.
Why WSDOT- WorkLife Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle. As such there are a number of flexible schedule options available including occasional telework for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays fulltime employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses including tuition reimbursement programs government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- PlanFor Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.
Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three 3 individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and jobrelated competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the APPLY button to proceed.Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter via email.
Contact Us
For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter at.Please be sure to reference25DOTSCR50023in the subject line.
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Employment Type
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