Accounting Asset Specialist

Accounting Asset Specialist
(Fiscal Specialist 2)

WaTech: A great place to work!
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies that revolutionize how state services are delivered in Washington. By joining the WaTech team you contribute to assisting other state agencies in providing essential services to millions of Washingtonians daily. WaTech manages the states essential technology infrastructure enhancing governmental efficiency security and safety.

About the position
This position is located within the Finance team of WaTechs Administrative Services Division. The Finance team delivers financial management services to all agency managers and staff and fosters collaboration in areas such as budgeting billing accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and general ledger accounting.

As the Accounting Asset Specialist you will act as the agencys authority on asset and lease management overseeing key financial operations related to WaTechs $155 million in capitalized assets. Your responsibilities include supporting the accounting manager in crafting and enforcing internal and compliance policies and procedures for the financial handling of IT subscriptions leases and assets along with managing inventory control.

Some of what to expect with this role:

• Analyze update and communicate business processes regarding capital assets and leases to internal stakeholders.
• Lead and guide service owners and their staff through the financial management of the life cycle of assets.
• Create journal voucher (JV) entries in Washington state accounting systems including recording new assets depreciation and asset write-off.
• Organize lead and control the biannual physical inventory in accordance with the requirement in Chapter 30 of State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including service owners and facility manager to maintain written accounting processes and procedures for capital assets and leases and how to use supporting systems such as ServiceNow and DebtBook.
• Ensure WaTech asset management processes follow internal policy as well as SAAM Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Analyze expenditure data within the Purchasing Request System (PRS) ServiceNow and the Accounting Financial & Reporting System (AFRS) to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data regarding assets and leases.
• Create appropriate correction JV entries in the Washington state accounting system and/or ServiceNow to address discrepancies found during the reconciliation process.
• Solve problems on the agency exception reports and complete the year-end agency disclosures for assets and leases.

Heres what were looking for:

• Four years of professional experience in accounting such as Accounts payable Accounts receivable OR a combination of education and accounting experience totaling four years.
• Intermediate or higher Microsoft Excel Skills such as:
  • Pivot tables
  • Charts
  • Vlookup
  • IF/SumIf

• Two years of professional experience in asset management or inventory control.
• Knowledge of statewide accounting and administrative manual (SAAM) GAAP and GASB Standards.
• Knowledge and experience using the statewide AFRS accounting system and Toolbox

Telework:
This position is approved for teleworking. However it has a twice-per-week onsite requirement and the hours of the position are 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

We value diversity and different perspectives:

WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences perspectives and unique identity.

What WaTech offers:

As an employee of WaTech youll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family paid leave and holidays retirement plan options and more.

While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia Washington which is near some of the countrys most scenic national parkswe are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work life balance.

To learn more about WaTech and what our employees enjoy about working here please visit our website.

How to apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large apply button at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington states automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Submit a completeOnline Application.
• Answerallrequired Supplemental Questions.
• Attach a Letter of Interestthat addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.
• Attach a Resumethat clearly documents the work history training and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
• Attach a separate document with at least Three Professional References. This should include:Reference name nature of the relationship (i.e. company and supervisor coworker etc.) phone number and email. References should be individuals you have worked with in the past five years if possible and include at least one current or most recent supervisor. *We will not conduct reference checks without your signed release.

Note:Applications without the requested information identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration. By submitting your materials you affirm that all information is true and correct. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool. If hired as a result of this recruitment the discovery of incorrect or falsified information may lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.)

Conditions of employment:

This position requires a background check. 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 and is a continued condition of employment.

Recruitment process:

First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.

Contact us:For inquiries about this position please contact Rebekah Wilkesat or email to

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at or . Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-. WaTech 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.