L&I General Accounting Lead (Fiscal Analyst 3)

State of Washington Dept. of Labor & Industries; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join the Accounting Services Unit. You will review and analyze fiscal transactions, ensure daily processing, and provide leadership to the team in maintaining AFRS accuracy and financial reporting integrity.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, process improvement mindset, and ability to collaborate with colleagues and customers to meet needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP preferred.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AFRS and related systems interface daily and items processed same business day.
• Perform daily reconciliation to ensure batches posted.
• Review unbalanced in-process report and correct errors.
• Prepare and send investment projection instructions and other projections.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations and update templates.

Skills

Accounting

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights

Do you have a passion for accounting, problem solving, and organization? Are you a detail-oriented individual who thrives on data-integrity? Are you interested in a dynamic career in accounting and finance? If so, check out this opportunity to join our team at the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and put your senior level accounting and technical skills to use as a Fiscal Analyst 3 at a great agency.

Who we are

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I’s) Financial Management Division is comprised of five units that all contribute to maintaining the financial integrity of the agency. Our work is directly tied to L&I’s goals and the agency mission To Keep Washington Safe and Working.

Within L&I’s Financial Services Program, our Fiscal Analysts support several specialized fiscal functions: Cashiering, Warrant Handling, Capital Asset Management, Accounts Payable, Revenue, Electronic Benefit Payments, and Accounts Receivable.

General Accounting Lead position located within our Accounting Services Unit works under the leadership of the Accounting Improvement Manager and shares in the responsibility for reviewing and analyzing all fiscal transactions that are released from the system interface and recorded into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).

We are looking for someone who

• Can focus beyond the program unit to understand the big picture of accounting at L&I
• Has a process improvement mindset
• Listens to their team, customers, and partners and is able to make thoughtful decisions
• Can provide holistic leadership to their team
• Can communicate clearly and fosters relationships based on mutual respect
• Is a team player
• Is customer centered

Some of what you’ll do

• Ensure that AFRS and related systems interface on a daily basis and that all items are processed within the same business day.
• Perform daily reconciliation process to ensure all batches have posted.
• Review the un-balanced, in-process report daily and ensure all errors have been corrected.
• Prepare and send the daily Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) investment projection instructions as well as other bi-weekly and annual investment projections.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations. Update reconciliation templates and prepare service requests to update system reports where there is a change in business process or accounting requirements.
• And much more!

Required

• High school diploma or GED AND four (4) years of fiscal or related experience.

OR

• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be used to qualify for the four (4) years of fiscal or related experience such as:
  • Two (2) years of fiscal experience AND
  • Two (2) years of college courses

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience in training, coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to staff in a lead position or supervisory role.

Things You Need To 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 employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is permitted on occasion and 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.

This position is required to have a work schedule in which the shift ends at 5:00 pm.

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 driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bythe Washington 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?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We 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 Washington's 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 numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s [e-mail].

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 agency’s 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.

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 360-902-5700. 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 Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers).