Fiscal Analyst 5 (FA5)

Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Supervise an FA4 within the payroll unit.
• Performs expert-level accounting functions, financial review, and complex analysis of accounting, payroll, and fiscal data.
• Act as payroll consultant for the Wildland Fire Management division.
• Provide complex training for the seasonal Wildfire Pilots and Helitak employees in eTAR and leave submission, regular and overtime rate calculation, specialty pay, and benefits.
• Provide refresher and updated training for agency payroll processors.
• Review, analyze, and interpret all payroll records/reports to ensure that basic pay, overtime, and benefits are correct based on Collective Bargaining Agreements, RCWs, WACs, HCA, DRS, IRS, OFM, and ESD rules and regulations.
• Review and ensure that all leave (and leave accruals) have been taken, paid, and/or accrued correctly.
• Review retroactive adjustments for accuracy and enter adjustments into HRMS in compliance with Agency policy, CBAs, federal and state laws.
• Act as an agency expert for all taxable benefits.
• Process court-ordered garnishments, ESD Garnishments, and IRS Levies
• Conduct reconciliations of the State Payroll Revolving Fund 035.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports and payments to the IRS, L&I, ESD, DRS, and HCA.
• Compose letters and emails to employees for collections, insurance, and other payroll matters.
• Set up new hires, process rehires, transfers, separations, and all other actions within HRMS, PAY1, and/or Benefits 24/7.
• Review PEBB worksheets for accuracy and process, maintain, and monitor benefits in compliance with HCA, OFM, CBAs, and Agency policy.
• Answer questions from all employees related to payroll, benefits, and garnishments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of 15 college credits of accounting, auditing, or budgeting
• Four years' professional experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience and proficiency using computer systems, including Microsoft Office Excel & Word and Access.
• Experience in all of the following:
  • Journal voucher processing and transaction codes;
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting accounting systems; and
  • General Ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in payroll processing.
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Consistent ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers and diverse clientele.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office setting in an open cubicle environment on the 3rd floor of the Natural Resource Building (NRB).
• Travel as necessary to region offices throughout the state for needed training or to assist with payroll activities during vacancies or emergency leave situations.
  

• Knowledge of state payroll processing, procedures for a state agency, including HRMS.
• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), specific to payroll.
• Ability to be focused and to prioritize work to meet inflexible deadlines while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy with a heavy workload, applying attention to detail in everyday tasks.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Consistent ability to communicate with co-workers and diverse clientele effectively and respectfully.

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements: (Failure to provide listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contactdnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.)

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: 3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers, to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Attach a copy of an official or unofficial copy of your transcripts. If you have questions regarding attaching this document, please contact
  dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. If you do not attach this document, you will not move forward in the application process.
  
• 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.

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• 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
• Statewide vanpool program
• A comprehensive benefit 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.