Fiscal Analyst 1 (Project)
About The Position
This is a limited duration position with an anticipated end date of 10/31/2027. The core purpose of the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is to empower blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. We believe in a future where every blind and low vision student in Washington has the supports and services they need to succeed. Our programs and services are provided across a diverse continuum of service options; including a range of short and long-term programs that include residential options at our Vancouver campus, outreach services in local schools and communities, access to specialized technology and resources through our Ogden Resource Center, as well as training options for parents, educators, and related service providers through a combination of department efforts. Our greatest resource at WSSB is our incredible staff. Our valued employees are continuously encouraged to improve the ways that we provide service to our students and the community. WSSB’s core values are being student-centered, equity, accessibility, relationships, and continuous improvement. The Washington State School for the Blind has a Project Fiscal Analyst 1 position open. This is a limited duration appointment with an anticipated end date of 10/31/2027. This position will perform various functions within the Business Office reporting to the Accounting Supervisor.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree with eighteen quarter or twelve semester hours of college-level accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one to two years of professional experience.
- Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, QuickBooks, and state systems.
- Knowledge and experience with payables processing.
- Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to process financial data, account receivable transactions and some payroll processing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines, and monitor process task order to maintain workflow.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to apply problem solving skills to issues as they arise.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized accounting activities in accounts payable and receivable systems
- Monitor, review, audit the accounting or fiscal aspects of contracts or grants to ensure contractual fiscal or grant compliance
- Prepare and analyze comprehensive and complex financial data to determine their significance and conduct fiscal research
- Assist higher-level staff with financial summary information, analysis of financial reports and development of fiscal procedures
- Prepare trial balances and adjusting entries
- Reconcile fiscal statements and fixed assets
- Prepare journal vouchers reflecting expenditures and transfer of funds
- Review and process vendor payment claims
- Resolve problems related to accounts payables
- Prepares entries to record and liquidate encumbrances
- Reviews, analyzes and interprets agency accounting and financial records and reports
- Analyzes and corrects discrepancies
- Serve as back-up for payroll system entry and processing
- Perform other duties within the scope of the job classification as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
