Senior Accounting & Process Improvement Lead

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) in Washington State seeks a senior Fiscal Analyst 3 to oversee financial transactions, ensure daily interface integrity with the AFRS system, and lead reconciliation processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, leadership, and cross-team collaboration to support agency goals.

Candidate will supervise staff, coach colleagues, and maintain strong relationships with partners while applying GAAP knowledge and accounting best practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS is not required if equivalent experience meets criteria.
• Must understand GAAP concepts and agency policies.
• Experience leading or coaching staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AFRS interface and ensure daily processing within business day.
• Run daily reconciliations and verify batch postings.
• Review in-process unbalanced reports and correct errors.
• Prepare WSIB projection instructions and other investment projections.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations and update reports.

Skills

Big-picture accounting

Process improvement

Active listening

Holistic leadership

Clear communication

Team player

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination: 2 years fiscal + 2 years college

Tools

AFRS

Job description

Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) in Washington State seeks a senior Fiscal Analyst 3 to oversee financial transactions, ensure daily interface integrity with the AFRS system, and lead reconciliation processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, leadership, and cross-team collaboration to support agency goals.

Candidate will supervise staff, coach colleagues, and maintain strong relationships with partners while applying GAAP knowledge and accounting best practices.