General Accounting Technician - Fiscal Technician 1 - Permanent - *05706-23
Full Time
Olympia, WA
Posted
Job description
Description
FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
GENERAL ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
GENERAL ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
FISCAL TECHNICIAN 1
Financial Services Program
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Are you excited to research, troubleshoot, and work with your team to resolve complex fiscal questions and concerns?
This entry-level position supports the Fiscal Office by performing several stand-alone, time sensitive financial duties that affect all WDFW programs and staff statewide.
If this speaks to you, then come join a close-knit, collaborative team that values each member for their strengths and works together to promote the financial health and well-being of WDFW programs!
Osprey – Photo Credit: Doug Kuehn
With that in mind, you will ensure completeness of electronic order payment forms (OPF) and all other payment documents against invoices by reviewing, correcting, and troubleshooting documents.
In this dynamic role, you will use your knowledge and attention to detail to reconcile daily fiscal batches.
With your experience, you will be responsible for the daily audit, review, and management of all incoming electronic fiscal documents.
You are excited to provide support to Fiscal Office Management to support overall all objectives of agency mission.
Duties
Peck’s skipper – Photo Credit: WDFW archives
Our General Accounting Technician will,
- Determine if all proper approvals have been met and provided.
- Determine which unit documentation or communication go to.
- Ensure all portions of documentation are combined, organized, and distributed for ease of payment by proper unit.
- Ensure completeness of all incoming electronic Purchase Card (P-Card)Transaction Logs.
- Ensure all P-card logs are accurately tracked on the P-Card Reconciliation.
- Track all moving parts of the transaction logs to ensure the needed approvals, documents, and forms are provided by each cardholder every month.
- Assist with tracking and reconciliation of all outstanding P-Card logs.
- Add vendor number, object coding, contract number, account number, invoice number and date, amount being paid and transaction code.
- Assign batch numbers and document numbers.
- Enter payment data from OPF into the AFRS Financial Toolbox template.
- Verify uploads for accuracy.
- Verify purchases follow Fiscal Office, Agency and Statewide accounting policy and procedures.
- Make sure applicable sales or use tax is paid.
- Perform upload of batch per Office of Financial Management (OFM) required guidelines.
- Notify processor of corrections to ensure future prevention of repetitive errors.
- Move released batches to proper end location for records management purposes.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- Position has a requirement of 40% in-person with an allowance of 60% telework as determined after initial onboarding and training.
- Position is in an office setting with typical office hazards that include sitting for long periods at a time at a desk working on a computer and performing repetitive tasks.
- Additional office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Schedule:
- This position normally works 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. A flex schedule may be approved after initial trial service period is served. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
- Occasional overtime might be required to meet deadlines during peak periods.
- Between July and September, limited leave may be approved due to fiscal/biennial closeout.
- Travel Requirements:
- May require limited amounts of travel.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Computer hardware and software.
- Customer Interactions:
- Customer service is integral to success. Large amount of communication with field and office staff via phone, e-mail and in person.
- Timely responses to inquiries are expected.
- Staff may encounter disgruntled employees/vendors on occasion when requesting information with regarding payments or non-payments.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or GED equivalency.
- One (1) year of work experience to include one or more of the following areas: customer service, cash handling, bookkeeping, etc.
- Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- State and WDFW financial systems including AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, and Financial Toolbox.
- Effective communication processes with internal and external customers.
- Microsoft Office, including intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Consistently follow applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards.
- Multi-task with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced office while still meeting deadlines.
- Handle the public’s money when processing financial transactions responsibly and accurately.
- Work in a team environment, including collaborative problem solving, maintaining open communication among staff, and allowing flexibility for creative input from others.
- Prioritize a workload to produce timely and accurate work products that fully satisfy the demands of the assignment.
- Exhibit integrity, honesty, and to maintain confidentiality.
- Be punctual with regular work performance and to use leave balances appropriately.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.
Supplemental Information
Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:
- A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
- A current resume.
- Three professional references.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:
Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).
WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.
UNION - WFSE:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
- Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran).
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:
- Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS).
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com .
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