L&I Fiscal Analyst 2
Tumwater, WA - USA
Job Summary
- Description
Our Mission:Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus One L&I Respect Diversity Equity and Inclusion Learning and Growth ReliabilityCome bring your passion for accounting to this role and help contribute to Keep Washington Safe and Working!
This position is designated as the lower-level Fiscal Analyst responsible for assisting the higher-level Fiscal Analysts in adjusting employee retirement accounts employee benefits records making general ledger adjustments overpayment calculations and assisting with processing shared leave for the agency.
TheFiscal Analyst 2 works under general supervision of the Fiscal Analyst 5. This position will also assist with various general ledger reconciliations as needed and Fiscal Year End preparation. This position will also assist in processing travel moving expenses tuition and electrical vehicle reimbursements. This position will work with payroll and benefit processors on the impact of benefits eligibility time and attendance records seniority date tracking and other changes made to employee records as they relate to general ledgers.
The incumbent of this position will prioritize their workload in accordance with the tasks given to them and requires little supervision to accomplish their tasks. This position will assist their supervisor in updating processes and procedures where needed and creating processes where none exist.
This position supports the agency mission of Keeping Washington Safe & Working by providing and modeling exemplary customer service to our employees minimizing time spent on administrative tasks and maximizing the time spent on resolving problems which may have a direct impact on employees or the finances of L&I.
For this positiontelework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval.The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater Washington.
For positions where in-office work is necessary the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.
- Duties
Some of what youll do:
Note: Please ask for the Position Description Form (PDF) to review the full list of job duties for this position.- Process employee garnishments and keying them into the HRMS system
- Overpayment Tracking & Processing
- Consults with other state agencies as needed to make necessary adjustments to employee records
- Coordinate Shared leave including document preparation and processing shared leave donations
- Assist with Retirement Account inquiries including auditing reviewing adjusting errors and inconsistencies in retirement benefit amounts
- Assist with payroll cutoff and process actions in HR systems
- Provide support to the Fiscal Analyst 5 (FA5) for Fiscal Year End and Quarterly Filings
- Qualifications
Required:Three years of professional accounting auditing budgeting or finance experience or other related professional experience.
- Includes progressively increased responsibility
- Work experience communicating complex concepts verbally and in writing
- Work experience reconciling
OR
Education with a focus on accounting finance business or related field may substitute year for year.
Required Equity Competencies:
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Desired:
One (1) year of experience working in a State of Washington personnel or payroll office with month 6 12 months experience running reports and processing payroll in the SAP/HRMS ERP personnel/payroll system.
Demonstrated familiarity with State of Washington civil service rules and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Professional experience preparing reconciling and analyzing general ledger entries.
Professional experience in financial data analysis
Professional experience in collecting overpayments.
Ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules and regulations as they relate to overpayments garnishments and employee benefits.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Outlook Word and Excel.- Supplemental Information
Things you should know:
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.
At L&I your voice addition L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
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Application process:
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Acover letterdescribing specific qualifications.
- A currentresumedetailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application resume or cover letter. If you do we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
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Background Check Notice
Prior to a placement in this position a background check including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- For positions requiring travel you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification 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.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Did You Know
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules.L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application 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. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security number and Date of Birth. For further information contact L&Is.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
L&I 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 agency mission. 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 to provide the best customer service.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation 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.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting program or the agency please contact Elena Emery at or April Sharp.
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