State of Washington Office of the State Treasurer invites applications for the position of:
Fiscal Analyst 5 (Revenue Distribution)
SALARY: $48,432.00 - $63,480.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/10/15 05:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Application packets will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the OST reserves the right to make an appointment anytime during the recruitment.
The Office of the State Treasurer (OST) is seeking a candidate with specialized education and work experience that demonstrates a strong governmental accounting background. This person will be a key member of the OST Accounting Team, providing a wide range of financial and accounting expertise in managing data related to the distribution of state and federally collected revenues.
Successful candidates will have:
Experience analyzing, interpreting and applying laws and regulations to work responsibilities
Experience working with complex financial transactions and requirements
A keen attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Skilled using Excel Spreadsheets and Word
Experience using Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS)
DUTIES:
Scope of Responsibility
As the Chief Financial Officer for five statewide administrative agencies, this position performs review and analysis of financial data, policies, procedures and practices related to the OST’s distribution accounting functions that provide monies to local governments through the prudent management of public revenues.
Functions as the highest agency statewide expert for the Revenue Distribution Program, responsible for handling financial transactions, records, reports and for performing financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data, legislation and specialized accounting requirements.
Manages the Revenue Distribution Unit with supervisory responsibilities for a Fiscal Analyst 2 position.
Incumbent is expected to work under minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment and to make sound and secure decisions within their scope of assignment and responsibility.
Essential Functions
Coordinates, analyzes and validates complex information for 80+ different revenue distributions and 65+ local government cash receipts with diverse accounts, recipients
and statutes. Revenue distributions are distributed to 39 counties and more than 300 cities, towns and special districts. Responsible for interacting with and responding to numerous and complicated questions and issues from County and City Treasurers and Financial Directors.
Tracks, monitors and evaluates all state legislation and federal regulation on new and existing distributions and cash receipts, makes decisions on how to implement new legislation and regulation, and coordinates, executes and monitors procedures to ensure all accounting and statutory requirements are met.
Compiles, examines and prepares financial information for materials and publications on distributions to local governments. Provides management and other governmental agencies with the status of various fund receipts, distributions and statistics on a wide range of topics and issues that involve analyzing complex and technical accounting subjects and regulation.
Develops, coordinates and submits biennial budget and allotments for the administrative agencies. This involves computing varying calculations based on current law and procedures, coordinating and obtaining information from various state agencies associated with the different distributions, and providing documentation and explanation of the budget and allotment submittals.
Reviews and verifies monthly financial status reports, responsible for comprehensive general ledger disclosures of funds and accounts for the administrative agencies, and for all accounting functions in those agencies. Prepares and submits comprehensive annual financial report data (CAFR) to the Office of Financial Management. Coordinates accounting policy and provides fiscal advice and recommendations to management.
Mentors, trains and coaches staff in the performance of financial matters and accounting duties and procedures pertinent to revenue distribution accounting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or finance; AND four years of relevant professional work experience.
Professional accounting work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis, but not for the credit hours.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is $48,432 to $63,480 and will depend upon experience, educational background, and qualifications.
To apply for this position go to the Office of the State Treasurer's website at http://www.tre.wa.gov/aboutUs/careers/jobOpenings.shtml
To be considered for this position, please submit:
A letter of interest with a detailed description of experience which specifically addresses the Desirable Qualifications noted above (no more than two pages).
A chronological resume with employment dates included.
A completed OST application form with valid contact information for previous employers.
NOTE: Candidates who are scheduled for an interview will be requested to provide a list of references at the time of their interview.
Send materials to:
Submit materials by email (preferred), fax, or postal service to:
Office of the State Treasurer
Attention: Stacy Pierson
P.O. Box 40200 Olympia, WA 98504-0200 email: stacy.pierson@tre.wa.gov or fax 360-704-5132
Application materials will be screened for the purposes of determining who will be selected for an interview.
Special Note:
Candidates who are invited to an interview will be asked to sign a waiver authorizing the Office of the State Treasurer to conduct background and reference checks including credit, education verification, criminal history, and employment references. Applicants who are determined to be finalists will be required to undergo a thorough background and reference check as part of the pre-employment selection process. This is not a commitment to employment. Finalists may also be scheduled for additional interviews.
The OST is committed to the practice of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact Stacy Pierson, OST
Human Resource Office, at (360) 902-9009 or fax (360) 704-5132, or via email to Stacy.Pierson@tre.wa.gov
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1201294
Fiscal Analyst 5 (Revenue Distribution)
SALARY: $48,432.00 - $63,480.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/10/15 05:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Application packets will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the OST reserves the right to make an appointment anytime during the recruitment.
The Office of the State Treasurer (OST) is seeking a candidate with specialized education and work experience that demonstrates a strong governmental accounting background. This person will be a key member of the OST Accounting Team, providing a wide range of financial and accounting expertise in managing data related to the distribution of state and federally collected revenues.
Successful candidates will have:
Experience analyzing, interpreting and applying laws and regulations to work responsibilities
Experience working with complex financial transactions and requirements
A keen attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Skilled using Excel Spreadsheets and Word
Experience using Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS)
DUTIES:
Scope of Responsibility
As the Chief Financial Officer for five statewide administrative agencies, this position performs review and analysis of financial data, policies, procedures and practices related to the OST’s distribution accounting functions that provide monies to local governments through the prudent management of public revenues.
Functions as the highest agency statewide expert for the Revenue Distribution Program, responsible for handling financial transactions, records, reports and for performing financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data, legislation and specialized accounting requirements.
Manages the Revenue Distribution Unit with supervisory responsibilities for a Fiscal Analyst 2 position.
Incumbent is expected to work under minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment and to make sound and secure decisions within their scope of assignment and responsibility.
Essential Functions
Coordinates, analyzes and validates complex information for 80+ different revenue distributions and 65+ local government cash receipts with diverse accounts, recipients
and statutes. Revenue distributions are distributed to 39 counties and more than 300 cities, towns and special districts. Responsible for interacting with and responding to numerous and complicated questions and issues from County and City Treasurers and Financial Directors.
Tracks, monitors and evaluates all state legislation and federal regulation on new and existing distributions and cash receipts, makes decisions on how to implement new legislation and regulation, and coordinates, executes and monitors procedures to ensure all accounting and statutory requirements are met.
Compiles, examines and prepares financial information for materials and publications on distributions to local governments. Provides management and other governmental agencies with the status of various fund receipts, distributions and statistics on a wide range of topics and issues that involve analyzing complex and technical accounting subjects and regulation.
Develops, coordinates and submits biennial budget and allotments for the administrative agencies. This involves computing varying calculations based on current law and procedures, coordinating and obtaining information from various state agencies associated with the different distributions, and providing documentation and explanation of the budget and allotment submittals.
Reviews and verifies monthly financial status reports, responsible for comprehensive general ledger disclosures of funds and accounts for the administrative agencies, and for all accounting functions in those agencies. Prepares and submits comprehensive annual financial report data (CAFR) to the Office of Financial Management. Coordinates accounting policy and provides fiscal advice and recommendations to management.
Mentors, trains and coaches staff in the performance of financial matters and accounting duties and procedures pertinent to revenue distribution accounting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or finance; AND four years of relevant professional work experience.
Professional accounting work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis, but not for the credit hours.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is $48,432 to $63,480 and will depend upon experience, educational background, and qualifications.
To apply for this position go to the Office of the State Treasurer's website at http://www.tre.wa.gov/aboutUs/careers/jobOpenings.shtml
To be considered for this position, please submit:
A letter of interest with a detailed description of experience which specifically addresses the Desirable Qualifications noted above (no more than two pages).
A chronological resume with employment dates included.
A completed OST application form with valid contact information for previous employers.
NOTE: Candidates who are scheduled for an interview will be requested to provide a list of references at the time of their interview.
Send materials to:
Submit materials by email (preferred), fax, or postal service to:
Office of the State Treasurer
Attention: Stacy Pierson
P.O. Box 40200 Olympia, WA 98504-0200 email: stacy.pierson@tre.wa.gov or fax 360-704-5132
Application materials will be screened for the purposes of determining who will be selected for an interview.
Special Note:
Candidates who are invited to an interview will be asked to sign a waiver authorizing the Office of the State Treasurer to conduct background and reference checks including credit, education verification, criminal history, and employment references. Applicants who are determined to be finalists will be required to undergo a thorough background and reference check as part of the pre-employment selection process. This is not a commitment to employment. Finalists may also be scheduled for additional interviews.
The OST is committed to the practice of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact Stacy Pierson, OST
Human Resource Office, at (360) 902-9009 or fax (360) 704-5132, or via email to Stacy.Pierson@tre.wa.gov
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1201294
