Fiscal Analyst 5 General Accounting

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 71472 - 96144

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Are you a motivated individual with talent for accounting and passion for public services
Do you thrive in a team environment
Do you want a position with career growthopportunities

About the Agency & Division:
TheWashington State Patrolis committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves communicate openly and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring training and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS) is responsible for the management of all agency financial activities including Accounting Budgeting Contractual Agreements Financial Systems Grants and Payroll. The division consists of the Budget Section the Accounting Section the Financial Systems and Payroll Section and the Contracting Section.

Duties

We are seeking an Accounting Supervisor who will be instrumental in overseeing the accounting team ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and maintaining compliance with state and federal accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills a keen eye for detail and extensive knowledge of accounting principles. We are looking for a proactive professional who can drive efficiency and contribute to the financial health of the Washington State Patrol.

Ournew teammate will be able to:

Serve as the agencys technical expert on contract and grant billings and the collection and reporting of sales and B&O taxes to the state Department of Revenue
Supervise the General Accounting unit
Act as the principal advisor to the Accounting Manager on contract and grant billing management
Assist the Accounting Manager in developing the Accounting Sections portion of the annual operational plan
Review accounting procedures agency receipting records and internal controls to ensure conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Recommend procedural changes needed to meet GAAP standards
Monitor agency compliance with internal control procedures agency policies and state and federal regulations related to contract and grant billing functions
Design implement review and update internal policies and procedures for contract and grant billing
Assist in the end-of-fiscal year and biennial closeout process to ensure all contracts and grants are finalized and projects are balanced

NOTE: This position is eligible for teleworking after the initial training period is completed. The initial training period is expected to last 1-3 months. Teleworking frequency will be determined at that time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelors degree.
Must have 18 quarter hours (or 12 semester) in accounting auditing or budgeting.
Must have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify consider again. It may be that lived experience volunteer positions or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this rolebut youre not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically.You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol

Ahealthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation the veterans preference will not be awarded. Pleaseclick hereto determine your eligibility.

Questions
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DescriptionIf you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!Are you a motivated individual with talent for accounting and passion for public servicesDo you thrive in a team environmentDo you want a position with career growthopportunitiesAbout the Agency & Division...