(1) Full-time, project position
Expected Duration: December 1, 2009 - March 31, 2011

The opportunity
The WorkSource Standards and Integration Division (WSID) is recruiting for a Fiscal Analyst that functions as a designated senior level specialist performing work tasks associated with the monitoring and appraisal of workforce development programs funded by the Workforce Investment, Wagner-Peyser, Trade Act and other federal and state funds to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory law and policy.

Major duties

• Independently plan, coordinate and conduct fiscal, grant or contractual reviews of different, comprehensive fiscal or manual accounting systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Perform complex fiscal analysis, for specialized and on-going programs with multiple stakeholders and multi-contractors, to ensure compliance with complex state/federal laws, regulations, and state and local policies
• Perform specialized review of accounting activities in an accounts payable or receivable system.
• Review and analyze data collected via questionnaires, risk assessment, on-site review, observation, and interactive interviews.
• Coordinate with WSID and other ESD staff to conduct risk assessment discussions prior to on-site reviews and follow-up findings. Prepare written fiscal monitoring reports and track findings for WDC, State, and Federal entities, to ensure follow-up and resolution.
• Represent Employment Security Department (ESD) and WSID on site visits or during formal conferences with funded agencies representatives and respond to questions regarding program intent and compliance with fiscal or administrative requirements.

Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and two to three 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.

Working conditions

Statewide travel on a monthly basis.

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.

How to apply
Your application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on November 20, 2009, to be considered for this position.

Complete and submit:

1) To download an ESD application, click the link below.
ESD Application

2) Letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this opportunity

Send your complete applicant package via e-mail to HRrecruiting@esd.wa.gov. Please reference the recruitment number in your email subject line.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete applicant package and follow the application instructions. Incomplete applicant packages will not be considered.

• Application materials must be in Word format (no PDF or scanned files).
• A signature is not required on the application form.
• Please do not password-protect the application form.
• Only electronically submitted materials are accepted.

The application package will be evaluated on quality and completeness as part of the screening/evaluation process. Should you have any questions regarding the application process please check the Frequently Asked Questions - Jobs at Employment Security page.

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.

WorkSource Standards and Integration Division profile
We focus on monitoring how funding is used in the WorkSource system and improving integration among all of the partners, including Employment Security. Specifically, we detect and reduce risk to improve the overall performance of the workforce development system's funding streams. In addition, we are responsible for the administration of federal pass-through grants that provide adult, dislocated-worker and youth services to clients within each of the workforce development areas.

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 should provide contact information via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.