Fire Accounting Specialist, Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1)
About The Position
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Pacific Cascade Region as a Fire Fiscal Analyst 1. If you like working with numbers, are detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, please consider joining our fiscal team. The Fire Fiscal Analyst 1 will work closely with the Fire Fiscal Analyst 2 to perform all fiscal tasks related to the region’s wildfire program, including payroll and benefits, Accounts Payable, Cost Recovery and more. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be able to interact and communicate with a wide range of employees, contractors, fire districts, and vendors. The incumbent must also be able to focus in a very busy environment and have the skills to identify discrepancies.
Requirements
- One (1) year of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or payroll; OR a combination of relevant experience and/or education.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports.
- Collect and organize financial data in accordance with prescribed guidance.
- Effectively prioritize tasks by importance and urgency to ensure key responsibilities are fulfilled.
- Organizational skills to create and maintain files, and dedication to accuracy with an eye for detail.
- Understand basic accounting procedures like journal entry creation (including preparation of supporting documentation), debits/credits, and review and running basic reports.
- Understand, apply, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including GAAP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in business applications, such as the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
- Ability to function in a high-performing team.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and requests are followed.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree (to include 18 quarter hours or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budget management credits).
- Experience using Washington State financial systems, such as the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
- Experience with Workday or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
- Basic proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Teams and Power BI.
Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze documentation for Wildland Fire Cost Recovery for third-party recoveries and other agency billings.
- Review/code Wildland Fire payables and process for payment.
- Process payroll and benefits for PC Region Wildfire Staff.
Benefits
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
