What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Fiscal Analyst (FA4) position at State of Washington Dept. of Licensing?
Description
We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:
Respect | Trust | Diversity | Inclusion | Equity
At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.
We are currently recruiting for a Fiscal Analyst with experience in Account Receivables to help lead the work for DOL's growing Financial Office.
As one of the most visible state agencies and the second-largest revenue generator in Washington State, we engage with over 6 million residents each year and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees. We understand that our services are vital to the daily lives of our customers, enabling them to live, work, drive, and thrive. We take this responsibility to heart and are dedicated to providing equitable and meaningful access to our services for every resident.
If you have excellent interpersonal communication skills, are exceptionally organized, and want to help lead this expanding team, then read on!
Duties
As an Accounts Receivables Fiscal Analyst, you'll be the go-to person for issues related to collecting payments, unpaid debts, fraud, bankruptcy, and writing off debts. You'll lead the Debt Collection team, giving out daily tasks and making sure everyone meets their deadlines. Paying close attention to detail, you'll review financial data and assist in creating financial processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM). In addition, you will support your team during financial reviews, ensuring everything complies with accounting standards, the Office of Financial Management guidelines, and agency policies.
Some of what you will do:
- Provide technical guidance to agency Debt Collection and Dishonored Payment staff.
- Create financial reports using agency tools.
- Assist in analyzing financial reports and help develop procedures.
- Handle escalated calls, disputes, fraud issues, and take necessary actions.
- Track and monitor current or past contracts with Debt Collection Agencies.
- Review contracts related to Debt Collection, Fraud, Training, and Testing.
Qualifications
What you will bring to the role:
- Four (4) years of professional accounting experience.
- Two (2) years of professional accounting experience.
- 18 quarters or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, finance, or budgeting.
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Two (2) years:
- Accurately use the ten-key numerical keypad on a computer or adding machine to enter numerical data by touch.
- Entering accurate accounting related information into an electronic accounting system.
- Analyzing and reconciling general or subsidiary ledger for validity and accuracy.
- Providing customer service by listening attentively, identifying needs or issues, providing options, and exercising knowledge of state laws and regulations to assist others.
- Conveying ideas and information in writing, using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader.
- Performing research, gathering applicable records, and managing hardcopy and electronic accounting records.
- Using Microsoft Office, or similar software, including spreadsheet, word document, and email creation.
Experience can be obtained concurrently.
What may help set you apart:
- Experience inputting data accurately and reviewing transactions in Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and creating Enterprise reporting reports.
- Knowledge of Office of Financial Management (OFM) Federal, and State regulations and guidelines.
- Experience successfully directing the work of others through mentoring, coaching, and team building.
- Additional experience in accounting theory, principles and practices, internal control procedures, financial management software applications, and GAAP.
- Experience interpreting, explaining, and training on financial transactions, agency's direction, policies, and procedures to internal or external customers and peers.
- Experience using DOL specific systems such as DRIVES, POLARIS, GenTax, and RevVal.
- Prior to a new hire, 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.
- This position requires in-office attendance at our Olympia location.
DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
For information about the position, available accommodations, or the interview process contact Nicole Walters.
Supplemental Information
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- Select the apply button at the top of this job announcement.
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Attach a current:
- A cover letter explaining your experience as it relates to this position and why you are interested in this opportunity.
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.
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.
We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.
Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice
To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference, please notify the Recruitment Team. Please include the title of this position in the subject line.
The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.
The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days.
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