Description

Fiscal Analyst 1, Payables Fiscal Analyst 1
Recruitment #2023-1-6981
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,246.00 - $4,324.00 Monthly

First review of application is on 1/24/2023. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after the first review date. It is in the applicant’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an opening within our Office of Finance, Budget, and Economics. This is a professional fiscal position with the responsibility of applying government accounting principles and standards to accounts payable functions including travel expense reimbursements, financial analysis, auditing, and adjustments to financial data. This position acts as a lead analyst over travel expense reimbursements, annual 1099 reporting to vendors and the IRS, and unclaimed property and compensatory tax tracking and reporting to the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR).

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Review of daily agency financial transaction error and in-process reports
• Petty Cash account management
• Act as Statewide Vendor Table liaison between vendors, DNR, and the Office of Financial Management (OFM)
• Process warrant cancellations and report unclaimed property to the Department of Revenue (DOR)
• Review, approve, and release payment and journal voucher documents in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) or DNR’s Financial Expenditure System (FES)
• Process vendor payment and employee travel reimbursement documents
• Reconcile sales and use tax reports and remit compensatory tax to DOR

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours of accounting or related field.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles with experience in accounts payable.
• Experience and proficiency using computers and computer systems, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy with a heavy workload applying attention to detail in everyday tasks.
• Ability to be focused and to prioritize work to meet inflexible deadlines while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Must possess strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Consistent ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers and diverse clientele.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Working Conditions:

• Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to complete their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) or be approved for a medical or religious exemption and accommodation as a condition of employment. Please note, any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status or having an approved medical or religious exemption and accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved exemption and accommodation. “Fully vaccinated” means the following: An employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen) authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use, or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization.

Desired Qualifications:

• An Associate of Arts (AA) degree in accounting or related field. Professional experience may substitute for education but not for the required credit hours.
• Experience analyzing and reconciling general ledgers.
• Knowledge of state receivables and payables processes and procedures.
• Experience with FES and NATURE.
• Experience with AFRS, Enterprise and Webi Reports.
• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), specifically accounts payable and expenditures.

Supplemental Information

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• 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
• 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.

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

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Questions? Please contact Bonnie Jubb at bonnie.jubb@dnr.wa.gov, 360-902-1254 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.