WDVA Fiscal Analyst 2, Accounts Payable, Full-Time, Olympia

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 53136 - 69744

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Fiscal Analyst 2

Accounts Payable

Full-Time - Permanent

Olympia Central Office

Join WDVA as a Full-Time Fiscal Analyst 2and use your expertise to drive financial excellence! We are now hiring a for our Accounts Payable team located in our Central Office in historic Olympia WA.

This position is responsible for all payment of open accounts used to purchased goods and services for the agency. Workload includes but is not limited to accounts payables for all vendors of a Veterans Home. This includes the following: the purchase cards medical payables contacts DES phone bill and other duties as assigned. This position is responsible for proper and correct coding of expenditures according to agency policies GAAP OFM and IRS regulations.

Apply today and join our team!

Please note: The work schedule is typically Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but some evening and weekend work may be required. Periods of mandatory overtime may occur without advance notice. An alternative work schedule and hybrid telework is subject to supervisory approval.

*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) we are passionate about our mission of Serving Those Who Served. As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500000 Veterans and their family members we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and addition we provide critical community services through a variety of programs and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting Port Orchard Spokane and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans including in some instances their spouses widows or Gold Star Families.

Duties

Some of what youll do:

Process all invoices and ensure correct coding is used and the appropriate authorizing signatures are obtained while ensuring all discounts are applied and taken expeditiously.
Reviews analyzes and interpret agency and financial records and reports (Enterprise Reporting AFRS Excel etc.) for accounts payable discrepancy resolution correction and develop fiscal queries and reports from existing fiscal databases.
Interpret and apply agency policies. GAAP OFM and IRS regulations. Follow internal controls to protect against the loss of public funds or property.
Help coordinates fiscal procedures with administrators information specialists department heads and division chiefs to determine methods of improving fiscal procedures and services.
Communicate both internally and externally with our customers regarding payment documentation.
Assist higher level staff in a variety of manual and automated fiscal record keeping tasks such as researching expenditures to particular programs.
Track expenditures in various local accounts using the Enterprise Reporting system and processing journal vouchers.
Assist in cross training of Accounts Payable staff and Provide back-up to other fiscal staff.

*Complete Position Description available upon request*

Qualifications

Required:

Associates Degree to include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting or auditing.
Two years of relevant professional experience.
Proficient in Excel.
Must be proficient in English language and be able to read write and speak English.

Preferred/Desired:

1 year of AFRS and Financial toolbox experience
6 months Enterprise Reporting experience
One year of professional experience with GAAP and Governmental Accounting.
One year of experience with year end closing (accounts payable)
Ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups and individuals both internally and externally.
Ability to verify and correct accounting data.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. 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.
Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Must successfully complete within mandated time frame employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training.
In an emergency may be asked to stay for an extended period and perform duties appropriate to the situation.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Must be able to travel to WDVA locations throughout the state.
Computer usage requires professional business use of internet Outlook and DVA IT equipment.
Periods of mandatory overtime may occur without advanced notice.
Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Supplemental Information

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Application Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

This position is non-represented.

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 blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at .

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

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 award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

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DescriptionFiscal Analyst 2Accounts PayableFull-Time - PermanentOlympia Central OfficeJoin WDVA as a Full-Time Fiscal Analyst 2and use your expertise to drive financial excellence! We are now hiring a for our Accounts Payable team located in our Central Office in historic Olympia WA. This position ...