Washington State ESD
Overview
Fiscal Analyst 1 Full Time | Permanent Location: Cedar Creek Corrections Center | Littlerock, WA Salary Range: $4,735- $6,356 Monthly This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit. The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and critical thinking team player to join the Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) team as a
Fiscal Analyst 1 ! The goal of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely management of agency resources by performing general fund accounting and reconciling general ledgers accurately and timely. The candidate of choice must be able to pivot on a dime with daily tasks and deadlines. As an FA1, this position is responsible for a multitude of tasks including local fund and general accounting activities to include daily deposits, journal vouchers, general ledger and purchase card reconciliations. This position has a wide array of duties which include preparing gate release funds and arranging for transportation as requested on an incarcerated individuals release paperwork and accurately and efficiently processing deposit and withdrawal activity for locally held accounts. This position requires a high level of collaboration and communication as you will participate in local team meetings, foster positive, ethical and professional workplace relationships, build positive relationships with your counterparts at other facilities to ensure you are using consistent best practices, and participate in active communication ensuring timely information sharing with customers including custody staff on possible security issues. We are searching for a positive and fiscal focused individual who has a knack for accounting and joins in our vision to work together for safer communities. If this is you, we encourage you to apply! How to apply
A completed application packet will include: A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency A detailed resume Three professional references We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community. Responsibilities
As a Fiscal Analyst 1, duties include:
General Fund Accounting including: Preparing, analyzing and GL Account Reconciliation Preparing journal vouchers (JV) and A-19 warrants to record financial activity Recording financial activity into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) Recording and reconciling reimbursable activities and ensuring expenditures are cleared from the general fund by AFRS fiscal month close Independently running Accounting for Local Funds (ALF) and Enterprise Reporting (ER) to analyze and reconcile AFRS General Ledgers for discrepancies and correct as appropriate
Acting as the travel liaison: provides assistance to staff requesting Travel advances, processes advances, and provides TEMS support to staff Incarcerated Individual releases: apply policy 200.000 guidelines to payment of outstanding department debt and deductions from I/I sub-accounts required by statute and prepare release check from I/I’s account Assisting the Local Business Manager with completing monthly and annual ACFR duties Local Fund Accounting which could include: Accurately and efficiently processing deposit and withdrawal activity for locally held accounts Preparing and processing accounting entries for local accounts Interpreting and applying DOC policy, WAC and RCW in responding to inquiries from incarcerated individuals, I/I family/friends, local/other facility staff and external entities Preparing monthly local fund financial reports, paying local fund liabilities owed to the Department and other local funds, State of WA, and external entities including other State/Federal/County agencies and the courts Entering daily deposits of cash receipts into the ALF system Other Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications): High School Diploma or GED Accounting 201 and Accounting 202 from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the CHEA, or foreign equivalent One (1) year of relevant experience Relevant experience is defined as Fiscal Technician 2 or above level work Equivalencies to be reviewed by Comptroller/designee; degrees outside of focused areas will NOT count towards experience requirements Additional note on education/experience:
If incumbent has credits in one of the two required courses and is enrolled in the second course at the time of the interview, they will be allowed six months from date of hire to achieve the required credits in the second course. If credits in the second course are not achieved within six months of hire, it will be deemed a failure to successfully complete the review period. Preferred qualifications: A business focused Bachelor’s degree with minimum 20 accounting credits including Accounting 201, 202, 203 and Governmental Accounting Vision
Working together for safer communities. Mission
Improving public safety by positively changing lives. Our Commitment
To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Important notes
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position. Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is someone who has supervised your work and can attest to your performance, etc. If you do not have sufficient references, include non-related professionals such as educators. A background check including criminal history will be conducted prior to a new hire; information will be considered in determining suitability. Employees may work near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. A pre-employment drug test may be administered; applicants who test positive will be disqualified. OC and animal sensitivities: ask about exposure levels. TB baseline requirement may apply; positive tests require follow-up. Employment is not contingent on test results. Foreign degrees require credential evaluation; see wes.org and aice-eval.org. Do not advance without documentation. DOC complies with I-9 verification; must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. DOC does not use E-Verify; STEM OPT not offered. See www.uscis.gov for details. Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from home or another offsite location within Washington state using internet or cellular hotspot. Employees must maintain confidentiality and may need to commute to a DOC facility as required. Some offices may offer a drop-in area but a dedicated workspace in a DOC facility will not be provided. What We Offer
Washington State offers a comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision insurance, benefits may include: Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position) Up to 25 paid vacations days per year 8 hours of paid sick leave per month 12 paid holidays per year Generous retirement plan Flex Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Deferred Compensation and more PERS : State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employee Retirement System. New employees have options for two employer-contributed retirement programs. For more information, visit the Department of Retirement Systems website. For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call 509-630-9160. For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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Fiscal Analyst 1 Full Time | Permanent Location: Cedar Creek Corrections Center | Littlerock, WA Salary Range: $4,735- $6,356 Monthly This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit. The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and critical thinking team player to join the Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) team as a
Fiscal Analyst 1 ! The goal of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely management of agency resources by performing general fund accounting and reconciling general ledgers accurately and timely. The candidate of choice must be able to pivot on a dime with daily tasks and deadlines. As an FA1, this position is responsible for a multitude of tasks including local fund and general accounting activities to include daily deposits, journal vouchers, general ledger and purchase card reconciliations. This position has a wide array of duties which include preparing gate release funds and arranging for transportation as requested on an incarcerated individuals release paperwork and accurately and efficiently processing deposit and withdrawal activity for locally held accounts. This position requires a high level of collaboration and communication as you will participate in local team meetings, foster positive, ethical and professional workplace relationships, build positive relationships with your counterparts at other facilities to ensure you are using consistent best practices, and participate in active communication ensuring timely information sharing with customers including custody staff on possible security issues. We are searching for a positive and fiscal focused individual who has a knack for accounting and joins in our vision to work together for safer communities. If this is you, we encourage you to apply! How to apply
A completed application packet will include: A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency A detailed resume Three professional references We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community. Responsibilities
As a Fiscal Analyst 1, duties include:
General Fund Accounting including: Preparing, analyzing and GL Account Reconciliation Preparing journal vouchers (JV) and A-19 warrants to record financial activity Recording financial activity into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) Recording and reconciling reimbursable activities and ensuring expenditures are cleared from the general fund by AFRS fiscal month close Independently running Accounting for Local Funds (ALF) and Enterprise Reporting (ER) to analyze and reconcile AFRS General Ledgers for discrepancies and correct as appropriate
Acting as the travel liaison: provides assistance to staff requesting Travel advances, processes advances, and provides TEMS support to staff Incarcerated Individual releases: apply policy 200.000 guidelines to payment of outstanding department debt and deductions from I/I sub-accounts required by statute and prepare release check from I/I’s account Assisting the Local Business Manager with completing monthly and annual ACFR duties Local Fund Accounting which could include: Accurately and efficiently processing deposit and withdrawal activity for locally held accounts Preparing and processing accounting entries for local accounts Interpreting and applying DOC policy, WAC and RCW in responding to inquiries from incarcerated individuals, I/I family/friends, local/other facility staff and external entities Preparing monthly local fund financial reports, paying local fund liabilities owed to the Department and other local funds, State of WA, and external entities including other State/Federal/County agencies and the courts Entering daily deposits of cash receipts into the ALF system Other Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications): High School Diploma or GED Accounting 201 and Accounting 202 from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the CHEA, or foreign equivalent One (1) year of relevant experience Relevant experience is defined as Fiscal Technician 2 or above level work Equivalencies to be reviewed by Comptroller/designee; degrees outside of focused areas will NOT count towards experience requirements Additional note on education/experience:
If incumbent has credits in one of the two required courses and is enrolled in the second course at the time of the interview, they will be allowed six months from date of hire to achieve the required credits in the second course. If credits in the second course are not achieved within six months of hire, it will be deemed a failure to successfully complete the review period. Preferred qualifications: A business focused Bachelor’s degree with minimum 20 accounting credits including Accounting 201, 202, 203 and Governmental Accounting Vision
Working together for safer communities. Mission
Improving public safety by positively changing lives. Our Commitment
To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Important notes
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position. Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is someone who has supervised your work and can attest to your performance, etc. If you do not have sufficient references, include non-related professionals such as educators. A background check including criminal history will be conducted prior to a new hire; information will be considered in determining suitability. Employees may work near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. A pre-employment drug test may be administered; applicants who test positive will be disqualified. OC and animal sensitivities: ask about exposure levels. TB baseline requirement may apply; positive tests require follow-up. Employment is not contingent on test results. Foreign degrees require credential evaluation; see wes.org and aice-eval.org. Do not advance without documentation. DOC complies with I-9 verification; must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. DOC does not use E-Verify; STEM OPT not offered. See www.uscis.gov for details. Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from home or another offsite location within Washington state using internet or cellular hotspot. Employees must maintain confidentiality and may need to commute to a DOC facility as required. Some offices may offer a drop-in area but a dedicated workspace in a DOC facility will not be provided. What We Offer
Washington State offers a comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision insurance, benefits may include: Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position) Up to 25 paid vacations days per year 8 hours of paid sick leave per month 12 paid holidays per year Generous retirement plan Flex Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Deferred Compensation and more PERS : State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employee Retirement System. New employees have options for two employer-contributed retirement programs. For more information, visit the Department of Retirement Systems website. For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call 509-630-9160. For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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