(1) Full-time position
| Salary: | Salary range 44 ($2,863 - $3,744 monthly DOQ) |
| Recruitment number: | E0508FA24930SA |
| Location: | Olympia, Wash. |
| Opening date: | May 8, 2008 |
| Closing date: | May 20, 2008 |
Agency profile
Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest executive agencies in Washington State government.
The mission of Employment Security Department is to help Washington's workers and employers succeed in the global
economy by delivering superior employment services, timely unemployment benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment
insurance system.
Budget, Policy & Communications Division profile
Services include:
- Labor Market and Economic Analysis information for employers and others.
- Financial Management, meeting regulatory requirements and optimizing the use of agency financial resources.
- Office Services, managing the agency's facilities, procurements, mail, records, printing, fleet, and exposure to risk.
- Communications, responsible for internal and external communications throughout the agency.
- Policy and Legislation, providing policy, analytic, research, and management assistance, and leading legislative efforts.
- Budget and Performance, monitoring and managing the agency's budgets and performance.
The opportunity
The Employment Security Department is recruiting to fill one full-time permanent Fiscal Analyst 2 position within the Specialized Accounting Services Unit.
Essential functions
This position is responsible for the accounting functions of cost reimbursement and performance based contracts/grants between Employment Security Department, Department of Social and Health Services, Workforce Development Areas, sub-grantees, the Department of Labor and other federal agencies. This position will:
- Analyze contract awards in detail, noting special billing and accounting conditions.
- Prepare and submit budgets to budget unit; reconcile expenditures to budget; and reconcile amounts billed monthly to cash received.
- Research problem areas and make corrections where appropriate. Advise supervisor and program manager of potential problem areas.
- Maintain accurate and complete files.
- Complete all contract/grant closeouts by deadlines.
- Prepare quarterly revenue report for management.
- Prepare and submit Wagner Peyser quarterly Department of Labor (DOL) reports by deadline.
- Update funding spreadsheet with modifications and changes.
- Work closely with the budget unit to spend oldest funds first.
- Prepare and submit annual closeout to DOL.
- Receive employee overpayment information; input into the Accounting and Financial Reporting Systems (AFRS) as a receivable; attempt to make payment arrangements with employee/retiree if unable submit paperwork to contracted collection agency.
- Reconcile cash receipts.
Required qualifications
A bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one to two years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.
A master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
Core competencies
Accountability: Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight.
Achievement orientation: Adds value through personal contribution, technical knowledge and group achievements.
Analysis and problem solving: Demonstrates ability to address problems with new and effective solutions.
Communication: Exhibits ability to effectively give and receive information, both orally and in writing to diverse audiences, that positively influences the thoughts and actions of others.
Customer service: Based upon awareness/knowledge of customer needs, demonstrates the ability to build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the agency's products and services.
Diversity: Displays the ability to work in an environment where differences are valued, encouraged, and supported.
Interpersonal: Adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations and people through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism.
Teamwork: Works effectively with others in a variety of settings.
Resources: Demonstrates a working knowledge and practical application of technology and polity.
Desired qualifications
The most successful candidate will have:
- Experience using Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ten key
- Minimum of one year handling contract billing
- Experience with Accounting and Financial Reporting Systems (AFRS)
Why we work here
Employment Security employees:
- Make a difference in the lives of people looking for work.
- Receive affordable, quality healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision options.
- Get a generous, paid time-off package.
- Enjoy an employer-funded retirement plan.
- Can sign up for a deferred-compensation program, flexible-spending accounts and tuition reimbursement.
- Work in a challenging and fun environment with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.
Application process
Your application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on May 20, 2008, to be considered for this position.
Complete and submit:
1) Washington State Application and 2) Letter of interest
Other information
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting this position must comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternate format can contact Susan Amico at 360-902-9702, via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.