Showing posts with label Fiscal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiscal. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The Department of Ecology - Payroll Specialist - Lacey, WA

The Department of Ecology is Hiring!
Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 2)
$3,008.00 - $3,934.00 Monthly
$36,096.00 - $47,208.00 Annually

First review of Applications – September 11, 2015
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.
Ecology's Fiscal team members are highly sought after for their marketable skills due to having one of the State of Washington’s most complex financial systems. Employee skills are utilized through knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, policies, and rules to maintain the integrity of financial data and provide direct services to staff. Ecology managers, the Governor, State Auditor, Office of Financial Management, and the Legislature can confidently use Ecology’s financial information to make crucial decisions affecting the environment.

Couple valuable learning gained with being able to work with this team that works well across units, you have a great formula for individual success!

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.

The Financial Services Program manages the agency's financial resources and supports agency planning so that environmental goals and strategic priorities are met.

The program's Payroll and Time Accounting Unit in Lacey, WA is looking to fill TWO Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 2)positions. This unit is responsible for: processing employee payroll; processing employee leave; processing employee benefits including health and retirement; processing quarterly employer tax reports to federal and state agencies; reconciling the Payroll Revolving Fund 035; and creating the salary and benefit cost distribution of employees and volunteers based upon account coding on monthly timesheets.

The positions may perform any unit duties consistent with the Fiscal Analyst 2 classification, but typically focus on processing payroll, leave and benefits.

The successful candidates will support the Fiscal Office's mission of delivering useful and timely financial information to all levels of agency management by:
  • Maintaining the integrity of data in all agency and statewide payroll, labor distribution and financial systems.
  • Providing direct services to agency management, in all areas of labor distribution and time accounting.
  • Providing direct services to agency employees in the areas of payroll, benefits and leave.
  • Maintaining compliance with all federal and state financial reporting laws and rules.
The positions are open until filled, with an initial screening on September 11, 2015. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before September 10, 2015. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
The successful candidates will support the Fiscal Office's mission of delivering useful and timely financial information to all levels of agency management by:
  • Maintaining the integrity of data in all agency and statewide payroll, labor distribution and financial systems.
  • Providing direct services to agency management, in all areas of labor distribution and time accounting.
  • Providing direct services to agency employees in the areas of payroll, benefits and leave.
  • Maintaining compliance with all federal and state financial reporting laws and rules.
The positions are open until filled, with an initial screening on September 11, 2015. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before September 10, 2015. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

All activities and tasks require the ability to understand, interpret, and describe:
  • HRMS as it relates to payroll and benefits processing.
  • Pay 1 as it relates to insurance.
  • Office of Financial Management - SAAM (Chapter 25, Chapter 75.40, chapter 85.34).
  • Department of Retirement Systems - Membership eligibility and contribution rules for PERS 1, PERS 2 and PERS 3.
  • Department of Ecology policies – Those relating to Hours of Work and Overtime and Leave/Payroll.
  • Internal Revenue Service - Publications 15, 15-A, and 15-B.
  • Health Care Authority – WAC 182-12 – Benefit Eligibility.
  • Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement - Articles relating to Hours of Work, Overtime, Holidays, all types of Leave, Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Associations, Dues, and Compensation.
  • Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
  • Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • Washington Administrative Code - WAC 357.
  • Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
  • Core Spills Responder Manual - Chapter 3.

For more information and how to apply please follow this link

Monday, August 10, 2015

State of Washington - Senior Fiscal Analyst

WASHINGTON STATE SENATE COMMITTEE SERVICES JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Fiscal Analyst (Information Technology) Senate Ways and Means Committee
Senate Committee Services is currently recruiting to fill a Senior Fiscal Analyst position with the Senate Ways and Means Committee. While other budget or policy issue areas may be included, the specific budget assignment will focus on information technology. This is a full-time, nonpartisan position, exempt from civil service.
For more information on Senate Committee Services, please visit our website at:
http://www.leg.wa.gov/SENATE/COMMITTEES/Pages/default.aspx

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Senate Committee Services provides nonpartisan staff support to the members and committees of the Washington State Senate in Olympia. Duties include:
 Reviewing and evaluating all IT-related operating budget requests submitted by state agencies and the Governor, including the priority ranking of IT projects established by the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to support implementation of the state's strategic IT plan.
 Monitoring and evaluating budget implementation of individual agencies, including agency IT project development, project oversight, and processes.
 Analyzing legislation with fiscal impact and following the progress of bills through the legislative process.
 Drafting bills, amendments, and other legislative documents.
 Developing and evaluating policy alternatives to assist Senators in meeting their goals.
 Presenting legislation and other budgetary matters to the Committee.
 Responding to inquiries on pertinent budget and fiscal issues.
 Developing appropriate professional relationships with state agency staff and interest groups.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS
 Master’s degree in Information System Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
 High level technical understanding of information technology.
 Expertise in understanding the development and implementation of IT systems. ERP experience is highly desirable.
 Experience with or knowledge of public sector budgeting and procedures is desired but not required.
 Proven ability to perform high-quality, objective research and analysis in a position requiring high levels of self-direction.
 Knowledge of the legislative process.
 Excellent research and communication skills, including strong analytical skills, clear and concise writing skills, and effective oral presentation skills.
 Proficient skills in computer applications, including applications involving spreadsheets and databases, word processing software, presentation applications, and online research.  Self-motivated, creative, flexible, and service-oriented approach to work.
 Willingness to work the long, irregular hours that are common during a legislative session.
 Capability to handle the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast-paced, results-oriented, high-pressure legislature environment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salaries for professional legislative staff are competitive. The specific salary will depend on the successful applicant’s education and experience.
Employee benefits include: vacation and sick leave; paid state holidays; health, life and other optional insurance; retirement; social security; and military leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants should submit: (1) a brief letter of interest describing specific qualifications; (2) a current resume detailing experience and education; (3) a writing sample; and (4) at least three references with current telephone numbers.

Please send to:
Susan Howson, Director
Senate Committee Services
PO Box 40466
Olympia, Washington 98504-0466
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as screening, interviewing, and selection will begin immediately. Applications should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.
Electronic applications: send to Ariel Kennedy at Ariel.Kennedy@leg.wa.gov Phone contact: Ariel Kennedy at (360) 786-7432
The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer.

Monday, July 27, 2015

State of Washington Office of the State Treasurer

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

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The Evergreen State College

Current Employment Opportunities
Employment information may be accessed online at http://www.evergreen.edu/employment/staffjobs.htm or call Human Resource Services at (360) 867-5361 (office) or (360) 867-6834 (TTY).  The Human Resource Services office is located on the Olympia campus in the Library Building, Room 3102.                 
 
If you don't see a position you would like to apply for now, you are encouraged to complete our online Recruitment Questionnaire at https://collab.evergreen.edu/eeo/ We will make every effort to notify you of you the current job announcements. There may be times when notification via the database is not possible.  You are strongly encouraged to visit the employment website regularly to learn of new employment opportunities.
 
The Evergreen State College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. Operating with a state-approved Affirmative Action Plan, the College seeks to recruit and maintain a well-qualified, culturally diverse faculty and staff. We strongly encourage persons of all races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations, persons age forty and above, military veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
 
Persons needing disability accommodation in the application process should call the College Human Resource Services Office at (360) 867-5361 (voice), or (360) 867-6834 (TTY) or email a request tojobline@evergreen.edu.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Department of Ecology (Lacey, WA)

Fiscal Analyst 2
SALARY: $2,920.00 - $3,819.00 Monthly
$35,040.00 - $45,828.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/14/15
CLOSING DATE: 05/21/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.
Ecology's Fiscal team members are highly sought after for their marketable skills due to having one of the State of Washington’s most complex financial systems. Employee skills are utilized through knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, policies, and rules to maintain the integrity of financial data and provide direct services to staff. Ecology managers, the Governor, State Auditor, Office of Financial Management, and the Legislature can confidently use Ecology’s financial information to make crucial decisions affecting the environment.
Couple valuable learning gained with being able to work with this team that works well across units, you have a great formula for individual success!
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts
DUTIES:
The Financial Services Program manages the agency's financial resources and supports agency planning so that environmental goals and strategic priorities are met.
The program's Revenue & Receivable Unit in Lacey, WA is looking for a Fiscal Analyst 2. This unit is responsible for: loans receivable accounting, cash receipt accounting, and agency receivable accounting.
This position may perform any unit duties consistent with the Fiscal Analyst 2 classification, but typically focuses on agency receivable accounting and accounting for the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and back-up for the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) receivables functions as needed.
The successful candidate will support the Fiscal Office's mission of delivering useful and timely financial information to all levels of agency management by:
Maintaining the integrity of data in all agency financial systems.
Providing direct services to agency management in all areas of revenue and expenditure accounting and reporting.
Maintaining compliance with all federal and state financial reporting laws and rules.
Some of the key work activities include:
Analyzes and interprets reports produced by various automated systems or semi-automated systems. These systems may include, but are not limited to: Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Toxics Cost Recovery Program Receivable System (TCRP), Grant Receivable System (GRS), Billing & Revenue Tracking System (BARTS), Accounts Receivable System (AR), and Receivable Subsidiary System spreadsheets.
Reviews receivable financial records and prepares monthly aging reports on all agency receivables and monitors the activity.
Position initiates collection actions on past due accounts, reviews and recommends to supervisor steps to take on past due accounts.
Determines which accounts to recognize as uncollectible on the Agency’s statewide financial reports.
Obtains management approval and program approval for uncollectible and agency write-off actions.
Prepares and/or approves invoices for accounts receivable customers.
Informs agency managers and staff of current financial status and potential problem areas. Position is the main fiscal contact for the Water Quality Program Wastewater Discharge fee delinquencies, journal vouchers, and collections activities.
Assists supervisor to develop accounting procedures and automated systems to maintain and monitor receivable contracts, agreements, enforcement orders, negotiated settlements or penalty actions.
Creates billings, letters, delinquency notices, and installment agreements for various agency receivables.
When needed, the position performs cashiering-related duties and backs up the TCP FA2 desk.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All activities and tasks require the ability to understand, interpret, and describe various state and federal laws, rules, regulations, publications, systems, acts, and agreements which may include the State Administrative and Accounting Manual.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of college-level accounting
AND
A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Professional accounting experience may substitute for education, but not for the minimum accounting credits.
Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Able to create, edit, modify, save and delete documents and spreadsheets; includes locating and accurately modifying existing files and templates for reuse.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Desired Qualifications
30 quarter or 20 semester hours of college-level accounting and three or more years of relevant experience.
Intermediate proficiency with agency standard software applications and systems.
Ability to use a 10-key calculator by touch.
Ability to prioritize tasks and organization skills to create and maintain unit files.
Reliability to be on the job and be a productive team member in a busy unit with deadlines and seasonal workload issues.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate must read, sign, and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office
Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A) and Internal Control Responsibility (Part B).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions
In order to be considered, applicants MUST link the following documents as attachments to their application:
A copy of your college transcript(s) showing your college-level accounting credits. (This may be an unofficial online transcript. It does NOT need to be a sealed, certified copy. HTML or PDF formats, or a screen print into Word are acceptable. Please do not paste text from the internet into Word).
A list of three work-related references (i.e., supervisor, peer, customer) with current phone numbers.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile's resume text field.
Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including "please see resume" may disqualify you from further consideration.
Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on "Look for Jobs" and select Dept. of Ecology under the "Department" search list. Click "Apply Search."
Other Information
If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the
application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

To see more information please feel free to follow this link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1147500[5/15/2015 3:31:56 PM]

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Statewide Veterans' Outreach Recruiter Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (Tumwater, Kent, Shoreline, WA)

Current Employment Opportunities

DOH2743
Financial Services
Tumwater, WA
May 20, 2015
DOH2681
Office of the Secretary – Communications Office
Tumwater, WA
May 3, 2015
DOH2729
Prevention and Community Health – Office of Health Communities, Surveillance and Evaluation
Tumwater, WA
May 12, 2015
DOH2742
Financial Services – Payroll Section
Tumwater, WA
May 6, 2015
DOH2737
Health Systems Quality Assurance – Office of Customer Service, Operations Section
Tumwater, WA
May 6, 2015
DOH2734
Prevention and Community Health – Office of Immunization and Child Profile
Tumwater, WA
May 11, 2015
NOTE: Applicant review is on-going.
DOH2719
Prevention and Community Health – Office of Healthy Communities, Access, Systems, and Coordination, Screening and Genetics
Kent, WA
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
NOTE: Applicant review is on-going.
DOH2707
Prevention and Community Health – Office of Healthy Communities – Access, Systems and Coordination Section – Healthy Starts and Transition Unit
Tumwater, WA
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
DOH2741
Health Systems Quality Assurance – Office of Health Professions and Facilities
Tumwater, WA
May 12, 2015
Health Services Consultant 4 – PROJECT – Healthier Washington Initiative Planner

NOTE: This recruitment was reposted to invite additional applicants to apply. Applicants that applied prior to March 4, 2015, need not reapply. Applicant review is on-going.
DOH2648
Office of the Secretary, Office of Planning, Partnerships, and Performance – Health Systems Transformation and Innovation
Tumwater, WA
UNTIL FILLED
DOH2726
Prevention and Community Health – Office of the Assistant Secretary, Health Promotion Communication Section
Tumwater, WA
May 10, 2015
NOTE: This announcement has been reposted to invite additional candidates to apply. Applicants who applied prior to April 9, 2015, NEED NOT REAPPLY. Applicant review is on-going.
DOH2692
Disease Control and Health Statistics – Center for Health Statistics
Tumwater, WA
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
NOTE: This announcement has been reposted to invite additional candidates to apply. Applicants who applied prior to March 24, 2015, NEED NOT REAPPLY. Applicant review is on-going.
DOH2674
Information Resource Management – Office of the Deputy Chief Information Officer
Tumwater, WA
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
NOTE: This announcement has been reposted to invite additional candidates to apply. Applicants who applied prior to April 15, 2015, NEED NOT REAPPLY. Applicant review will be on-going.
DOH2701
Information Resource Management – Information Systems Management, Systems Development Office
Tumwater, WA
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
DOH2735
Information Resource Management – Information Systems Management, Public Health Laboratories
Shoreline, WA
May 11, 2015
DOH2730
Information Resource Management – Customer Relations Management, Project Management Office
Tumwater, WA
May 7, 2015
DOH2722
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Tumwater, WA
May 11, 2015
DOH2733
Financial Services – Office of Contracts and Procurement
Tumwater, WA
May 10, 2015