Fiscal Analyst | WSP

Overview

Fiscal Analyst 1

Full Time | Permanent

Location:
Washington State Penitentiary | Walla Walla, 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 Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) 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 must be comfortable working in a prison environment and be able to adapt quickly to changing daily tasks and deadlines.

As an FA1, duties include local fund and general accounting activities such as daily deposits, journal vouchers, general ledger and purchase card reconciliations, and preparing incarcerated individual gratuities on a schedule established locally. This role requires active communication ensuring timely information sharing with customers and a high level of customer service and professionalism, including collaboration with custody staff to address potential security issues.

We are seeking a positive, fiscally focused professional with strong accounting skills who shares our vision of working together to build safer communities.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Accounting 201 and Accounting 202 from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education and CHEA, or foreign equivalent
• One (1) year of relevant experience
• Relevant experience is defined as Fiscal Technician 2 or above level work

Note:

If incumbent has credits in one of the required accounting courses and is enrolled in the second course at the time of the interview, they will have six months from date of hire to complete the second course. If not completed within six months, it will be deemed a failure to successfully complete the review period.

• Equivalencies to be reviewed by Comptroller/designee; degrees outside focused areas will not count towards experience requirements

• A business-focused Bachelor’s degree with minimum 20 accounting credits (including Accounting 201, 202, 203) and Governmental Accounting from an accredited college or university

• Business-focused Bachelor’s degree with required accounting credits and governmental accounting experience

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, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

• This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position.
• Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application. References should be able to attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you lack sufficient professional references, include non-related professionals such as educators.
• A background check will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will be considered for suitability and competence.
• Employees may work near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting.
• Pre-employment drug test may be administered. Applicants who test positive may be disqualified.
• DOC complies with I-9 requirements. Foreign degrees require credential evaluation.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; information about STEM OPT is not provided by DOC.

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from home or another offsite location within Washington state using internet or cellular connectivity. Onsite onboarding and occasional facility/field office travel may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (where applicable)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and more

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees may choose between two employer-contributed retirement programs. For more information, visit the Department of Retirement Systems website.

Questions about this recruitment or reasonable accommodations in the application process should be directed to mackenzie.conley.gov or . For TTY, contact the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or