Duties

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, interpret, and apply complex Civil Service Rules and DNR policies concerning regular pay, overtime-eligible, and non-eligible employees.
• Auditing, reviewing, and processing payroll for approximately 200 permanent and part-time employees.
• Ensuring all payments are timely, accurate, and in compliance with State and Federal requirements, and Collective Bargaining Unit Agreements
• Oversees and verifies medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance enrollments and changes, ensuring accuracy of coverage and deductions. Verifies and ensures the accuracy of retirement data.
• Analyze and interpret recurring financial payroll data to identify any discrepancies in various payroll, leave and benefits functions, over/under payments, NTAR corrections, and leave accrual and use issues.
• Supervise one Fiscal Analyst 1 position within the Accounting Unit.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; AND 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of college-level accounting;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with payroll or accounts payable or accounts receivable
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• 2 years of experience with using computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Understanding how to prioritize work to meet inflexible and competing deadlines while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Understand how to proofread, and plan and organize workloads.
• Accustomed to researching, interpreting, and explaining WAC, Collective Bargaining Agreements, agency policy and procedures, and other applicable regulations.
• Understand how to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally.
• Accustomed to presenting ideas effectively to diverse individuals and groups.
• Accustomed to providing superior customer service through accuracy, availability, partnership, and education for both internal and external customers.
• Understand how to maintain a high level of accuracy with a heavy workload applying attention to detail in everyday tasks.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• This position is in an office setting at the Southeast Region Main Headquarters Office in Ellensburg, WA.
• The position may require travel time for training or meetings.

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• One year of government-oriented accounting.
• Experience using the HRMS State Payroll System.
• Experience using AFRS, FES, and/or HRMS.
• Knowledge of payroll processing.

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.