General Accounting Manager – Fiscal Analyst 5 – Permanent – 2025-06822

Austin Community College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A government agency in Washington seeks a General Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public sector accounting and leadership skills, with the ability to analyze and prepare complex financial reports. This role offers a hybrid work model based in Olympia, requiring in-person attendance up to 60% of the time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
• Experience leading/supervising professional accounting staff.
• Knowledge of internal control procedures and governmental accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and train team members on GAAP methods and procedures.
• Assign and monitor workload of accounting unit.
• Oversee general ledger reconciliation process.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Leadership

Financial management software

Analyzing financial reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in financial related field

Tools

AFRS statewide accounting system

State’s financial management software

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General Accounting Manager - Fiscal Analyst 5 - Permanent - 2025-06822

Working Title-General Accounting Manager
Classification-Fiscal Analyst 5
Job Status-Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program-Financial Services Program – General Accounting
Duty Station-*Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
*Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within the State of Washington and must be available to report to the duty station located in Olympia, Washington as needed. The selected candidate may be able to telework/work remotely up to 2 days per week at the discretion of the supervisor.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW !

Picture yourselfbeing a senior level professional accounting position that monitors financial activity and reconciles and leads the entry and compilation of fiscal transactions.

In this dynamic role,you will guide and advise accounting staff to ensure compliance with Agency directives and policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), and state and federal rules and regulations.

We are seeking a candidateto manage and mentor the General Accounting team.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:

Supervision and Mentoring of General Accounting Staff

• Instruct and train all team members on correct methods and procedures in conformity to GAAP.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure timely, accurate data and compliance of Office of Financial Management (OFM) policies and procedures.
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Monitor and inspect work in progress to ensure continuity and timely completion of work.
• Assist in interviewing and hiring personnel.

Manage General Accounting

• Assign and monitor the workload of the General Accounting unit.
• Directs and coordinate the daily activities of the accounting staff to quickly and accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the Agency.
• Oversee the general ledger reconciliation process.
• Ensure that functions of the General Accounting unit are done accurately and in a timely manner.

Policies and Procedures

• Make recommendations, develop or revise policies and procedures, and participate in the development and implementation of accounting systems, internal control systems and other processes using the State’s financial management software.
• Identify when the need arises for a written policy or procedure either within the Fiscal Office or Agency-wide.

Year-End and Biennial Closing Processes

• Prepare and process journal vouchers adjusting appropriate general ledgers at year end at the direction of the WMS Compliance and Revenue Manager and /or Fiscal Officer during the year-end closing process.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of Disclosure Forms to be submitted to OFM.

Working Conditions

Work setting: Position has a requirement of 60% in-person with a possibility of an allowance of 40% telework as determined after the initial training period is passed and training is complete.

Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM but may be required to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week or on weekends to meet deadlines during peak periods. Limited leave is approved in July/August which is during Biennial/Fiscal year close.

Travel requirements: Some travel may be required throughout the State to attend training, meetings, and conferences.

Customer Interactions: Mainly interacts with General Accounting staff, Payroll staff, other Fiscal Office section managers, Fiscal Officer, and field staff. Minor interaction with the CFO and Internal Auditor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field; and three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, payroll, or public administration.

Option 2: One (1) year as a Fiscal Analyst 4.

Option 3: Five (5) or more years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, payroll, or public administration.

Option 4: Master’s degree in a financial related field, OR certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

Experience in/with

• Public sector accounting.
• Three (3) years of leading/supervising professional accounting staff.
• AFRS statewide accounting system and with OFM's enterprise reporting system.
• Washington agency accounting and budgeting.
• LEAN management processes and implementation.

Knowledge of

• Current governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Internal control procedures.
• Management information systems and financial management software applications.
• Payroll and accounts payable functions budgetary accounting and reporting systems, Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) announcements.

Ability to

• Analyze and prepare complex financial reports.
• Maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures.
• Accurately account for Agency funds.
• Analyze budgets and perform analysis of budget impact on fund balances to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Analyze and review organizational and management problems and recommend and implement effective courses of action.
• Draft and edit reports and various documents.
• Perform advanced level research and project management.

Your application should include the following

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

In addition to pay and otherspecial employee programs , there are otherbenefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

PerRCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:

• Veterans only –Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran).
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone [phone] or [e-mail] , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

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Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out [e-mail] and reference job #2025-06822.