State of Washington Dept. of Enterprise Services invites applications for the position of:
Budget Analyst 4 (07023)
SALARY: $4,237.00 - $5,557.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/06/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) delivers high quality, cost-effective support services to state government.
Enterprise Services features expertise in information technology and print support, contract management, human resources and employee training, statewide financial systems, public works project management, and the care and stewardship of the state capitol grounds and buildings.
The department’s goal in every transaction is to deliver innovative, responsive, cost-effective and integrated solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
LEAN CULTURE: DES is on the leading edge in adapting Lean principles and methods to state government. We are fully committed to continuous process improvement and invite you to join our team. Once on board, you will become an integral part of our journey to transform DES into a world class, customer focused organization. To learn more about DES Lean culture, visit Lean Culture at DES.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In support of this mission, the Finance Division Financial Services provides accounting, budgeting, and payroll services to partner agencies to help them succeed in meeting their goals and fulfilling their responsibilities.
DUTIES:
The purpose of this position is to provide professional budget and accounting services for an assigned group of state agencies. Having Financial Services provide these services allows agency staff to focus their efforts on achieving the agency’s mission, fulfilling the agency’s strategic plan, and using its limited resources more efficiently to serve its constituencies.
The successful candidate will provide budget and management activities for multiple partner agencies with biennial budgets of up to $72 million by:
Budget Monitoring and Fiscal Analysis including comprehensive narrative statements, monitoring fund balances and accounts receivable activity, tracking agency performance, providing recommendations both actual and projected.
Biennial and Supplemental Budget Preparation and Submission including decision packages, performance measures, salary and benefits scenarios, Compensation Impact Model (CIM), recasting Agency Activity Inventories, and inputting into the Budget Development System, Capital Budget System, and the Results through Performance Management System. Biennial and Quarterly Allotments including internal agency adjustments, and Unanticipated Receipt packets.
Legislative Activities including assisting partner agencies with the analysis of proposed legislation to determine its impact, and preparing, reviewing, and releasing legislative fiscal notes.
Accounting Support including assisting supporting Accounting Analysts on proper accounting procedures and methods in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the State Accounting and Administrative Manual, Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, agency policies, and other federal and state laws and regulations.
Federal and State Grant Monitoring including preparing and submitting requests for federal reimbursement, and assisting partner agencies on the preparation and submittal of annual federal financial reports.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Reporting including preparing and submitting disclosure forms in the Disclosure Form System.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of two (2) years of college education with a focus in business, public administration, accounting, economics or related field AND at least three (3) years of professional experience in budget, finance, or accounting.
OR
A combination of relevant education and/or professional experience in budget, finance or accounting totaling five (5) years.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.
AND
18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Knowledge of:
State government and agencies’ budgeting processes, governmental funding mechanisms, and accounting structures.
Washington state and federal legislative processes.
Principles of state budgeting and accounting.
State policies and laws, i.e., State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Procurement and contracting procedures.
State financial information technology systems.
State travel rules and regulations.
Problem solving and decision making processes.
Skills to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Promote, support, and build on diversity in the workplace.
Be resilient and professional under pressure. Think critically and analytically.
Ability to:
Interpret rules and policies related to accounting.
Explain accounting procedures and practices to employees and managers.
Respond, research, and resolve inquiries from employees, vendors, OFM, and other state agencies.
Use AFRS and other information technology systems.
Reconcile general ledgers.
Present complex or technical information and ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
Compose, send, and respond to electronic mail.
Navigate the Internet to find and download information.
Develop, review, and analyze financial data.
Identify internal and external stakeholders and ascertain their needs.
Respond to difficult or stressful interpersonal situations in a way that minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external stakeholders.
Gain the support of others through persuasiveness, credibility, and expertise.
Engage others in open, constructive and candid discussion and build good working relationships with multiple stakeholders who may hold different points of view.
Prioritize competing work demands, identify expected deliverables, and evaluate effectiveness of efforts.
Exercise independent judgment to determine the type of information and level of detail to use from various sources and reports.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
Be proactive and self-motivated.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position;
A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
A list of at least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers.
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY:
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “duties summary” section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire.
A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the "duties summary" section of the application.
By submitting materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
Prior to any new appointment into Department of Enterprise Services, a background check will be conducted.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
Note: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference points must attach the documentation with each on-line application. If you do not provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these preference points, the points will not be awarded.
For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
We thank you and are grateful for your service
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs@des.wa.gov.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1200127
Budget Analyst 4 (07023)
SALARY: $4,237.00 - $5,557.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/06/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) delivers high quality, cost-effective support services to state government.
Enterprise Services features expertise in information technology and print support, contract management, human resources and employee training, statewide financial systems, public works project management, and the care and stewardship of the state capitol grounds and buildings.
The department’s goal in every transaction is to deliver innovative, responsive, cost-effective and integrated solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
LEAN CULTURE: DES is on the leading edge in adapting Lean principles and methods to state government. We are fully committed to continuous process improvement and invite you to join our team. Once on board, you will become an integral part of our journey to transform DES into a world class, customer focused organization. To learn more about DES Lean culture, visit Lean Culture at DES.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In support of this mission, the Finance Division Financial Services provides accounting, budgeting, and payroll services to partner agencies to help them succeed in meeting their goals and fulfilling their responsibilities.
DUTIES:
The purpose of this position is to provide professional budget and accounting services for an assigned group of state agencies. Having Financial Services provide these services allows agency staff to focus their efforts on achieving the agency’s mission, fulfilling the agency’s strategic plan, and using its limited resources more efficiently to serve its constituencies.
The successful candidate will provide budget and management activities for multiple partner agencies with biennial budgets of up to $72 million by:
Budget Monitoring and Fiscal Analysis including comprehensive narrative statements, monitoring fund balances and accounts receivable activity, tracking agency performance, providing recommendations both actual and projected.
Biennial and Supplemental Budget Preparation and Submission including decision packages, performance measures, salary and benefits scenarios, Compensation Impact Model (CIM), recasting Agency Activity Inventories, and inputting into the Budget Development System, Capital Budget System, and the Results through Performance Management System. Biennial and Quarterly Allotments including internal agency adjustments, and Unanticipated Receipt packets.
Legislative Activities including assisting partner agencies with the analysis of proposed legislation to determine its impact, and preparing, reviewing, and releasing legislative fiscal notes.
Accounting Support including assisting supporting Accounting Analysts on proper accounting procedures and methods in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the State Accounting and Administrative Manual, Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, agency policies, and other federal and state laws and regulations.
Federal and State Grant Monitoring including preparing and submitting requests for federal reimbursement, and assisting partner agencies on the preparation and submittal of annual federal financial reports.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Reporting including preparing and submitting disclosure forms in the Disclosure Form System.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of two (2) years of college education with a focus in business, public administration, accounting, economics or related field AND at least three (3) years of professional experience in budget, finance, or accounting.
OR
A combination of relevant education and/or professional experience in budget, finance or accounting totaling five (5) years.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.
AND
18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Knowledge of:
State government and agencies’ budgeting processes, governmental funding mechanisms, and accounting structures.
Washington state and federal legislative processes.
Principles of state budgeting and accounting.
State policies and laws, i.e., State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Procurement and contracting procedures.
State financial information technology systems.
State travel rules and regulations.
Problem solving and decision making processes.
Skills to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Promote, support, and build on diversity in the workplace.
Be resilient and professional under pressure. Think critically and analytically.
Ability to:
Interpret rules and policies related to accounting.
Explain accounting procedures and practices to employees and managers.
Respond, research, and resolve inquiries from employees, vendors, OFM, and other state agencies.
Use AFRS and other information technology systems.
Reconcile general ledgers.
Present complex or technical information and ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
Compose, send, and respond to electronic mail.
Navigate the Internet to find and download information.
Develop, review, and analyze financial data.
Identify internal and external stakeholders and ascertain their needs.
Respond to difficult or stressful interpersonal situations in a way that minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external stakeholders.
Gain the support of others through persuasiveness, credibility, and expertise.
Engage others in open, constructive and candid discussion and build good working relationships with multiple stakeholders who may hold different points of view.
Prioritize competing work demands, identify expected deliverables, and evaluate effectiveness of efforts.
Exercise independent judgment to determine the type of information and level of detail to use from various sources and reports.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
Be proactive and self-motivated.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position;
A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
A list of at least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers.
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY:
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “duties summary” section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire.
A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the "duties summary" section of the application.
By submitting materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
Prior to any new appointment into Department of Enterprise Services, a background check will be conducted.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
Note: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference points must attach the documentation with each on-line application. If you do not provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these preference points, the points will not be awarded.
For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
We thank you and are grateful for your service
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs@des.wa.gov.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1200127
