Fiscal Technician Lead

Fiscal Technician Lead

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Recruitment #2024-12-3960
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Northeast Region- Colville, WA

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 01/20/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region. If you like working with numbers, are detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, please consider joining our fiscal team. We are looking for a Fiscal Technician Lead to help in our busy fiscal department located in Colville, WA.

Our ideal candidates will have accounting and payroll experience and must be able to adjust to an influx in workload during high volume times, i.e. fire season, fiscal year-end, etc. We are looking for someone who exhibits the agency’s core values of Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, and Commitment to Excellence.

Responsibilities:
Payroll

• Assist region employees, supervisors, and managers on all aspects of payroll and attendance processes, providing guidance to other Fiscal Technicians and region staff on payroll and, overseeing tasks related to data entry, staff on-boarding and off-boarding and leave.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply complex Civil Service Rules, and DNR policies and procedures concerning regular pay, overtime, part-time, and exempt employees; overtime-eligible and non-eligible employees; to ensure accuracy and compliance with State and Federal requirements, and collective bargaining units.
• Calculate and process leave adjustments.

Accounts Payable

• Organize, code, review, and process payables through the region distribution system.
• Communicate with region staff, vendors, and supervisors to ensure all invoices and travel vouchers are complete and accurate for payment processing.
• Reconcile region purchasing card statements by reviewing purchases, and amounts, and identifying any potential fraudulent charges.
• Responsible for ensuring payments are timely, accurate, and in compliance with OFM policies and DNR purchase authorities, the Chart of Accounts, and payment policies.
• Analyze and prepare documents for fiscal & biennium close. This includes reviewing and analyzing agency reports, invoices, FES, agency forms, OFM rules, and Financial Management Division guidance.
• Audit and process payments for emergency fire suppression, including Fire District billings (career firefighter reimbursements and volunteer wage rates), Equipment Emergency Use Invoices, and firefighter time reports.

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure accurate application of payments, internal controls, and resolving complex application issues for all funds received in the Northeast Region.
• Ensure region daily deposit and payments are ready for application and funds are appropriately applied. Monitor, review, and resolve discrepancies discovered using NaturE, SAAM, OFM purchasing guidelines, Agency SOPs, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency; AND at least 1 year of fiscal and accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with Payroll and Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivables
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience using professional automated accounting programs.
• Two years of experience in a professional setting using computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and explaining laws, policies, and procedures.
• Experience presenting and communicating technical information.
• Possesses a high level of attention to detail.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• 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 are followed.

Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position - If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don’t hesitate to apply!

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.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Leonard at Michelle.Leonard@dnr.wa.gov / (509) 640-8716 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,239.00 - $4,299.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,239 - $4,299