L&I General Accounting Lead (Fiscal Analyst 3)

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries; Washington; Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Telework options

Flexible schedules

Generous retirement package

Descripción de la vacante

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries seeks a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join the Financial Management Division. The role focuses on reconciling accounts, maintaining AFRS interfaces, and leading process improvements to ensure daily financial integrity.

Telework options and flexible schedules support work-life balance while delivering reliable, accurate reporting in a public agency. Applicants should have a high school diploma with 4 years of fiscal experience or equivalent

Formación

• High school diploma or GED AND four (4) years of fiscal or related experience.
• 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.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure AFRS and related systems interface daily and items are processed the same business day.
• Perform daily reconciliation to ensure all batches have posted.
• Review unbalanced in‑process report daily and correct errors.
• Prepare and send investment projection instructions and other projections.

Conocimientos

Big picture accounting

Process improvement

Team leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Herramientas

AFRS

Accounting systems

Descripción del empleo

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.

The 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

Duties:

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!

Qualifications:

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.

Supplemental Information:

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. 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 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?

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. 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 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).