State of Washington
Senior Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 3)
State of Washington, Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Overview
Senior Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 3) – Financial Services Division, Department of Ecology, Olympia area (Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA). The position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week in the office is required; in-person presence may be needed based on business needs. Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Duties
In this position, you will serve as a senior specialist on the Payroll and Time Accounting team with expertise in payroll processing, 035 reconciliation, and health benefit administration. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit is within the Fiscal Office, which is part of the Financial Services Division (FSD). Independently conduct reconciliation of employee health benefits to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act and Health Care Authority WAC 182-12. Conduct reconciliation of general ledger accounts with Payroll Revolving Account 035 in accordance with GAAP and OFM SAAM 90.20.70. Process Washington Conservation Corps and Ecology Litter Crew payroll actions. Conduct analysis and review of payroll actions and documentation. Serve as back-up to the Unit Lead with expertise in the functional areas of the Unit. Analyze, reconcile, and process financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, budgeting guidelines, statutes and regulations. Assure agency compliance with federal and state policies and requirements relating to expenditure tracking, cash management, and reporting. Initiate and develop fiscal management reports for effective accounting and management practices. Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website. Required Qualifications Seven years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Experience Must Include Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook; able to create, edit, modify, save, and delete documents and spreadsheets; includes locating and accurately modifying existing files and templates for reuse. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workloads to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be on the job and be a productive team member in a busy unit with deadlines and seasonal workload issues. Education involving a major study in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant OR any degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Examples Of How To Qualify 7 years of experience. 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. 1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree OR certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant Special Requirements
Must sign and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A), Internal Control Responsibility (Part B), Safeguarding and Preventing Misuse of Ecology’s Data (Part C). Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with HRMS or comparable payroll/HR system. A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, public administration, or closely related discipline with 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may substitute for education but not for the accounting credit hours. A Master’s degree in a financial field, or certification such as CPA, IIA, CGFM, or CMA can substitute for experience. Experience using Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies to achieve efficiencies and respond to customer needs. Application Process
To apply, click “Apply” at the top of the page and complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to supplemental questions, and attach: Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications Resume Applications with blank fields or incomplete supplemental responses may be considered incomplete. For detailed application information, please visit the Recruitment website. Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you affirm that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify the information, and false or misleading answers may result in rejection or dismissal. Contact for Accommodations and Questions
Need an accommodation during the application and/or screening process? Call 360-407-6186 or email careers@ecy.wa.gov For questions about the position location, schedule, or duties, contact Shari Aguilar at Shari.Aguilar@ecy.wa.gov Recruitment Team: careers@ecy.wa.gov About the Department
The Department of Ecology is committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment. Ecology offers competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) in the workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same classification across the agency. This notice may be used for the next sixty days to fill additional openings. End of description.
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Senior Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 3) – Financial Services Division, Department of Ecology, Olympia area (Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA). The position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week in the office is required; in-person presence may be needed based on business needs. Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Duties
In this position, you will serve as a senior specialist on the Payroll and Time Accounting team with expertise in payroll processing, 035 reconciliation, and health benefit administration. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit is within the Fiscal Office, which is part of the Financial Services Division (FSD). Independently conduct reconciliation of employee health benefits to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act and Health Care Authority WAC 182-12. Conduct reconciliation of general ledger accounts with Payroll Revolving Account 035 in accordance with GAAP and OFM SAAM 90.20.70. Process Washington Conservation Corps and Ecology Litter Crew payroll actions. Conduct analysis and review of payroll actions and documentation. Serve as back-up to the Unit Lead with expertise in the functional areas of the Unit. Analyze, reconcile, and process financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, budgeting guidelines, statutes and regulations. Assure agency compliance with federal and state policies and requirements relating to expenditure tracking, cash management, and reporting. Initiate and develop fiscal management reports for effective accounting and management practices. Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website. Required Qualifications Seven years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Experience Must Include Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook; able to create, edit, modify, save, and delete documents and spreadsheets; includes locating and accurately modifying existing files and templates for reuse. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workloads to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be on the job and be a productive team member in a busy unit with deadlines and seasonal workload issues. Education involving a major study in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant OR any degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Examples Of How To Qualify 7 years of experience. 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. 1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree OR certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant Special Requirements
Must sign and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A), Internal Control Responsibility (Part B), Safeguarding and Preventing Misuse of Ecology’s Data (Part C). Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with HRMS or comparable payroll/HR system. A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, public administration, or closely related discipline with 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may substitute for education but not for the accounting credit hours. A Master’s degree in a financial field, or certification such as CPA, IIA, CGFM, or CMA can substitute for experience. Experience using Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies to achieve efficiencies and respond to customer needs. Application Process
To apply, click “Apply” at the top of the page and complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to supplemental questions, and attach: Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications Resume Applications with blank fields or incomplete supplemental responses may be considered incomplete. For detailed application information, please visit the Recruitment website. Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you affirm that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify the information, and false or misleading answers may result in rejection or dismissal. Contact for Accommodations and Questions
Need an accommodation during the application and/or screening process? Call 360-407-6186 or email careers@ecy.wa.gov For questions about the position location, schedule, or duties, contact Shari Aguilar at Shari.Aguilar@ecy.wa.gov Recruitment Team: careers@ecy.wa.gov About the Department
The Department of Ecology is committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment. Ecology offers competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) in the workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same classification across the agency. This notice may be used for the next sixty days to fill additional openings. End of description.
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