Fiscal Analyst 3, Expenditure Section

Description

The Department of Revenue's Business & Financial Services (B&FS)  division has a new opportunity as a Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3). As a member of the Expenditure section, you will perform senior level financial review and analysis of accounts payable records on a daily and monthly basis to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. 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. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for . 

Visit these links to watch our to find out more about our agency and see about why Revenue is a great place to work. During the first 6 months of this position, you may be required to report to the office for training, as much as 5 days per week. After all training is complete, you may be offered a flexible/hybrid work schedule and may be required to work in the office one or more days/week or month. Final flexible schedule to be determined by your supervisor. The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as April 17 , 2024  and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible. Please review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified.

Duties

We are seeking a dynamic financial professional with a strong work ethic and can communicate and interpret difficult financial concepts to financial and non-financial audiences.

  Other duties include:

Prepares monthly expenditure and Unclaimed Property accruals.  Approves payments made to vendors and employees of the Department of Revenue (DOR), making sure they are in accordance with Statewide Accounting Administrative Manual (SAAM), DOR policies and procedures, Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) regulations. Analyzes financial transactions and data used for reporting monthly and fiscal year-end balances. Prepares complex Journal Vouchers (JV) to adjust and correct accounts payable errors.  Responsible for all interagency payments and billings. Researches vendor discrepancies and prepares complex payments to vendors.  Ensures contract payments comply with contract provisions. Provides direction to Department of Revenue employees in interpreting the terms of the contract and works with various vendors to ensure we are invoiced in accordance with the contract. Primary position responsible for processing Cash Journals (CJs). Instructs Treasury Management staff on correct General Ledgers (GLs) to use when funds need to be moved. Provides back-up when the FA5 is out of the office or busy with other duties.  Expenditure section system administrator for Client Work Manager (CWM), AFRS, Capital Assets Management System (CAMS), Financial Toolbox, and Facilities Portfolio Management System (FPMT).  Trains and monitors work performed by lower-level fiscal staff.  Travel regulations and travel system expert. Maintains and monitors the department’s petty cash funds.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting

AND

Two (2) years of relevant professional experience.

Note - Professional experience may be substituted for education, year for year, but not the credit hours. 

Preference  may be granted to applicants who possess6 months experience applying Statewide Accounting Administrative Manual (SAAM) to properly authorize and code payables in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).

Note - A certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Financial Manager or Management Accountant can substitute for one year of professional experience.

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