What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Lead position at State of Washington Dept. of Agriculture?
Description
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.
The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.
The Opportunity
This position serves as the primary financial advisor to the Accounts Payable Supervisor on Accounts Payable (AP) program and general accounting topics. This position acts as the high-level statewide AP and general accounting expert. The primary responsibilities include advising and providing guidance to those who perform payables processing activities. This position conducts a variety of financial reviews and analysis of fiscal, grants, contracts or other financial data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and interprets fiscal information to draw conclusions and trends based upon fiscal data.
This position mentors, coaches, trains, and communicates with agency staff and other fiscal analysts to ensure accurate accounts payable processing.
Important Notes
WSDA is recruiting for a full-time permanent Fiscal Analyst 4 position within the Directors Office Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington. This is a non-represented position.
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary for this position is: $58,380 - $76,608 annually.
Duties
What to Expect
Some of the various responsibilities within this role:
- Responsible for accounts payable and general accounting; work closely with the fiscal analyst 5 and other fiscal positions to collaborate and ensure WSDA remains in compliance with SAAM, OFM rules, WACs, RCWs, and agency policies.
- Analyze and evaluate potential general accounting problems.
- Lead agency internal controls systems and fiscal policies and procedures.
- Monitor and review and/or audit the accounting of contracts including personal service and interagency contracts, ensuring fiscal, OFM, and federal compliance.
- Advise staff, monitor AFRS procedures to ensure the most accurate data.
- Coordinate the fiscal month and year end closing requirements.
- Revise, formulate, develop, and document procedures pertaining to accounting processes.
- Review, approve, and release accounts payable expenditure payments for vendors, contractors, and interagency payables.
- Prepare or approve journal vouchers for error corrections or adjustments.
- Reconcile fixed assets and general ledgers.
- Lead fiscal related professional staff performing fiscal, grant or contractual reviews and analyze in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Qualifications
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
Bachelor's Degree, in business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, or a related field that includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
AND
Four (4) years of professional fiscal or accounting experience.
OR
Additional professional experience may substitute year-for-year for education but not for credit hours.
In addition to the above qualifications, the following desired knowledge, skills, and abilities would make your application more competitive:
- Knowledge of Office of Financial Management (OFM) fiscal rules.
- Strongly desire expert Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience in developing and providing training for staff.
- Ability to analyze complex RCWs, WACs, and OFM directives as related to accounts payable.
Supplemental Information
Employee Benefits
- A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
- WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
- 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
- Commute Trip Reduction Program.
For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.
How to apply:
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
Current resume detailing experience and education- A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
- Three professional references
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. Applications with comments "see attachments" will be considered incomplete.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.
Equity at WSDA
The Department of Agriculture recognizes, appreciates, supports, embraces, and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, and our unique needs and desires for belonging, respect, and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning, improvement, and advancement.
We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov. Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
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Salary : $58,380 - $76,608
