Cashiering and Fees Manager (WMS Band 1)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Cashiering and Fees Manager (WMS Band 1)within the Financial Services Division.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.

• Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.

• At least three days per week in the office is required. Additional in-person days may be needed at times based on team needs.

• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by September 7 2026

• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

As the Cashiering and Fees Manager you will oversee agency revenue collection daily cash deposits and fee receivables. Your work ensures Ecology has the financial resources needed to protect preserve and enhance Washingtons this role you will guide invoicing and collection processes administer relevant laws and policies and serve as Ecologys primary liaison to the Office of Financial Management on all revenue and fee receivable matters.

This position offers meaningful opportunities to support critical environmental programs provide expert-level financial consultation and help ensure compliance for multimillion-dollar loan programs. You will supervise a team of fiscal analysts and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the agencys financial systems gaining valuable experience in statewide financial operations revenue management and cross-agency coordination within Ecologys Financial Services Division.

What you will do:

• Guide and influence agency invoicing and collection processes and while administering all applicable laws regulations rules and policies.

• Provide expert-level consultation and technical support to all agency programs to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for revenue collection and recording agency fee receivables.

• Oversee compliance with federal and state requirements related to the agencys multimillion-dollar loan programs.

• Supervise coach and direct a team of fiscal analysts who provide revenue and collection services for the agency.

• Manage and monitor agency cashiering revenue tracking billing systems accounts receivable and collections for fees.

• Support development of agency policies for receivables and revenue collection that reflect business best practices.

• Assign and oversee daily monthly and annual workload priorities for the Cashiering and Fees Unit.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position which includes the following:

• At least three (3) years of supervising or leading fiscal positions.

• State Fiscal and Accounting Systems Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively use state accounting systems state laws policies and procedures for fiscal and administrative issues and federal laws impacting financial activities.

• Communication and Collaboration Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively work collaboratively with and present complex financial material to all levels of management and staff.

• Process Development and Continuous Improvement Demonstrated ability in process development/improvement and implementation.

• Planning and Organizational Skills Demonstrated ability to plan and organize workloads to meet deadlines.

• Professional Judgment and Decision-Making Ability to use professional technical and instinctual judgment in making decisions on a daily basis and exercise extreme confidentiality discretion and professional decorum at all times.

Educationinvolving a major study in a financial-related field; certification as a Public Accountant Internal Auditor Certified Government Financial Manager or Management Accountant; or any field which involves 18 quarter or 12 semester credits in accounting auditing or budgeting.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit .

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:

• Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position

• Resume

Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.

For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

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Questions

• For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Beth Swanson at

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About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Vacation Sick and other Leave* 11 Paid Holidays per year* Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Programs Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Commute Trip Reduction Incentive Combined Fund Drive SmartHealth *Click here for more information

To learn more about Ecology please visit our website explore Working at Ecology check out our Strategic Plan and connect with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Note:This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.

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