What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Analyst 4 – Toll Accounting position at State of Washington Dept. of Transportation?
Description
The Opportunity
What to Expect
- Reconcile the Tolling Back Office System interface transactions with TRAINS (WSDOT’s accounting system of record).
- Review the daily bank reconciliation, investigate anomalies, and approve journal vouchers.
- Reconcile tolling revenue, customer deposits, associated receipts, and balance sheet accounting.
- Analyze the accounting system information in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM) guidelines.
- Reconciliation of balance sheet entries for prepaid customer accounts, receivables, interfund transactions, and consumable inventory.
- Prepare monthly and fiscal year-end entries for in different financial systems to correctly reflect tolling operations.
- Assist in the cost allocation of revenues and consumable inventory expenditures process.
- Validate and process customer refunds using complex financial analysis techniques.
- Oversee inventory control procedures.
- Assist in the validation of internal controls within the Back Office System and prepare financial reports.
Qualifications
- Four (4) years of experience in the financial field (additional education may substitute for experience).
- Bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting. (Please note: Additional experience may substitute for education.)
- Perform senior-level financial analysis of accounting data in accordance with GAAP, Federal and state regulations, and WSDOT policy.
- Analyze, interpret, and reconcile data in different financial systems.
- Independently navigate, query, update and prepare financial entries in WSDOT’s financial systems.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial and technology information in an understandable format.
- Ability to work in a high stress environment with multiple, competing priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge and understanding of complex financial applications and systems.
- Work effectively as part of a high-functioning team.
- Ability to identify issues or problems and develop an action plan to mitigate risks.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Experience with WSDOT’s financial systems.
- Experience with toll accounting
- Experience with Internal Controls
- Governmental accounting experience.
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Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
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How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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