Fiscal Analyst 2 - Payroll Non Permanent

State of Washington

Olympia (WA)

Remote

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Job summary

The Washington State Patrol in Olympia, WA is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Specialist within Budget and Fiscal Services. This role supports payroll, coordinates employee benefits, and ensures accurate payroll execution.

You will perform HRMS PAY1 end-user activities, provide guidance to staff, review payroll documents, analyze results, and help interpret labor, payroll, and leave data while ensuring compliance with FLSA, IRS, CBAs and agency policies.

Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to apply practical accounting principles.
Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers while working cohesively in a team environment.
Knowledge of basic math and keyboarding skills.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly pick up state laws, CBAs, and agency policies related to payroll, leave and benefits.
Must be dependable, discrete, and able to maintain confidential information.
Must be able to organize personal workspace to minimize unsafe incidents.

Responsibilities

Perform payroll functions and coordinate benefits for agency employees.
Provide guidance to agency employees.
Review and approve payroll documents and forms.
Analyze payroll results and reports.
Assist in the review, analysis and interpretation of labor, payroll and leave data.
Initiate actions to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures, FLSA, Civil Service Rules, IRS, DRS, HCA, CBAs, etc.

Skills

Accounting principles

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Communication

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HRMS

PAY1

Job description

Description

Are you a self-starter with an interest in accounting and public service?
Do you thrive in a team environment?
Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?

About the Agency & Division

The Washington State Patrol is 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

This position is responsible performs payroll functions and coordinates benefits for agency employees. This position is a primary contributor who ensures the accurate and timely execution of payroll functions and the assignment of employee benefits.

Our New Teammate Will Be Able To

Perform Human Resource Management System (HRMS) and Personnel/Payroll System (PAY1) end-user activities.
Provide guidance to agency employees.
Review and approve payroll documents and forms.
Analyze payroll results and reports.
Assist in the review, analysis and interpretation of labor, payroll and leave report data.
Initiate necessary actions to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Civil Service Rules, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), Health Care Authority (HCA), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), etc.

Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to apply practical accounting principles.
Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers while working cohesively in a team environment.
Knowledge of basic math and keyboarding skills, as required for this position.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly pick up the numerous state laws, collective bargaining agreements, and various state agency policies as they pertain to payroll, leave, and benefit entitlements.
Must be dependable, discrete, and able to maintain confidential information.
Must be able to organize personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of an accident or other unsafe incidents.

Equity Competencies

The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Uses an equitable and inclusive approach.

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 role but you’re 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?

A healthy 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

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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.

The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 non-overtime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rated basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 non-overtime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro-rated basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave