Fiscal Analyst 3 (Payroll) In-Training

The payroll team at Washington State parks is dedicated to ensuring that parks employees are paid on time and correctly. We are a dedicated bunch that values teamwork collaboration and work life balance. Come join us and see how rewarding this job can be!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reconciles fund 035 GLand 5199.
• Independently responsible for analyzing interpreting and reconciling accounting data from Health Care Authority (HCA) and Employment Security Department (ESD).
• Responsible for assisting in the training of new employees on payroll process and programs.
• Prepares and enters A-19 payments for lost or destroyed warrants petty cash payments as well as the associate Journal Voucher (JV).
• Processes garnishments timely work with the Attorney Generals Office (AGO) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) when issues arise.
• Maintains and monitors the payroll system to ensure employees are paid correctly.
• Audits accuracy of distribution timesheets based on CBA RCW WACS and FLSA rules agency policies and guidelines as well as using the chart of accounts for verification of coding accuracy.
• Works with new and existing employees to ensure benefits such as medical dental life long-term disability and retirement are set up correctly in My Benefits and HRMS.
• Processes shared leave donations according to established rules and regulations this includes calculating the amount donated from each employee determining the value to the recipient preparing the JV to transfer funds adjusting the leave balances and tracking the donated leave balance for all parties.
• Tracks and monitors employees on protected leave such as FMLA Shared leave PFML and LNI.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Fiscal Analyst 2:$4428 - $5956 a month

• Two (2) years of experience in accounting auditing or budgeting or
• Relevant education or a combination of relevant education and experience that equals up to two (2) years.

• Four (4) years of experience in accounting auditing or budgeting and
• 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting auditing or budgeting or
• Relevant education or a combination of relevant education and experience that equals up to four (4) years **Must have acquired 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting auditing or budgeting.

• Knowledge and experience in the State Payroll system (HRMS).
• Ability to adapt to new innovations and processes.
• Excellent customer service.
• For Fiscal Analyst 2: 18 quarter hours or 12 semester hours of college credits in accounting. (This is a desired qualification for Fiscal Analyst 2 and a required qualification for Fiscal Analyst 3.)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Fiscal Reconciliation: Proficiency in balancing intricate general ledgers (such as GL 1324 and 5111) and resolving complex financial discrepancies across multiple fund sources.
• Complex Payroll & Benefits Administration: Specialized expertise in managing payroll for diverse employee groups calculating specialty pay and administering health life and long-term disability benefits through systems like HRMS and My Benefits.
• Audit & Quality Assurance: A high degree of meticulousness used to run proactive reports audit the work of peer processors and maintain an ironclad audit trail for all fiscal actions.
• Independent Decision-Making: The capacity to use independent judgement to determine the appropriate course of action for payroll corrections and sensitive issues without constant oversight.
• Specialized Leave Management: Deep knowledge of protected leave laws to accurately track and educate employees on FMLA PFML L&I and shared leave donations.
• Technical Systems Proficiency: Mastery of state-specific financial and HR systems (e.g. AFRS HRMS) and advanced spreadsheet skills to analyze and compile data for management reports.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow:
  • Increasing and developing knowledge skills and abilities.
  • Adapting to change and applying new approaches.
  • Taking responsibility for learning and adapting rather than relying on others to fill gaps.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others:
  • Increasing access opportunities and positive outcomes for others.
  • Collaborating with others to overcome challenges and find solutions.

How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification.

To apply for this position you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.

To take advantage ofveteran preference please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in .
• For more information on Veterans Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility clickhere.

All applicants with a legal right to workin the United States are encouraged to apply.

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