Payroll & Local Funds Specialist I

State of Washington; Buckley (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orca Card transportation

On-site premium pay (up to 5%)

Job summary

The State of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) FTAA team in Buckley, WA seeks a Fiscal Specialist 1 to support payroll and accounts payable, time and attendance processing, and local fund activities.

You will review transactions, ensure compliance, and collaborate with managers to resolve discrepancies; on-site work three days a week may include a 5% premium.

Qualifications

• Three years of fiscal record-keeping experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to review transactions, apply policies, and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong analytical thinking and data processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll time and attendance transactions using HRMS and Leave Tracker.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll, leave, and local fund records.
• Process local fund transactions including deposits and disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, leave, and local fund requirements.
• Support accounts payable functions and manage financial transactions.
• Provide guidance to managers and staff on time reporting and local fund processes.
• Investigate issues, respond to inquiries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor leave balances and eligibility for various programs.
• Coordinate with internal teams on payroll and financial questions.

Job description

The State of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) FTAA team in Buckley, WA seeks a Fiscal Specialist 1 to support payroll and accounts payable, time and attendance processing, and local fund activities.

You will review transactions, ensure compliance, and collaborate with managers to resolve discrepancies; on-site work three days a week may include a 5% premium.