Fiscal Analyst 1

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is seeking a qualified Fiscal Analyst 1 to join the Operations Division in their Tumwater Office. This role is ideal for a fiscal professional who enjoys problem-solving, analyzing financial information, and assisting others with complex rules and processes. The Fiscal Analyst 1 will support the agency's financial operations, serving as the Fiscal Training Registrar and Fiscal Travel Specialist, managing accounts receivable, and providing backup for purchasing and revenue functions. The position involves interpreting state and agency rules, reviewing financial requests, analyzing reports, resolving discrepancies, and advising staff on the appropriate use of state funds to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to the OIC's mission of protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry.

Requirements

Four (4) years of full-time relevant professional fiscal-related experience in accounting, finance or budgeting.
Successful completion of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may not substitute for the credit hours.
Basic level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a financial-related field.
Six months experience researching and applying regulations, rules, procedures and/or policies pertaining to job functions, including demonstrated ability to identify errors or discrepancies.
Knowledge of and experience in the training field, travel reimbursements and/or accounts receivable.
Basic Adobe Acrobat skills: able to merge documents, edit and redact existing documents.

Responsibilities

Serve as the agency’s Fiscal Training Registrar, reviewing and processing training requests, registrations, payments, and related fiscal documents.
Interpret state and agency policies related to training and advise staff on documentation, coding, approvals, and use of public funds.
Monitor training expenditures and encumbrances, resolve payment issues and discrepancies, and maintain accurate records and reporting.
Serve as the agency’s Fiscal Travel Specialist, reviewing and processing travel requests, advances, and reimbursements for compliance with state travel rules and agency policies.
Advise agency staff on travel requirements, reimbursable expenses, documentation, and the proper use of state funds.
Perform accounts receivable functions, including preparing billings, monitoring outstanding receivables, reconciling accounts, and researching/correcting discrepancies.
Analyze and interpret financial records, reports, and general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, make adjustments, and support accurate fiscal reporting.
Prepare journal vouchers and other fiscal documents to record, adjust, reconcile, and transfer financial activity.
Develop or recommend improvements to fiscal procedures and processes related to training, travel, accounts receivable, and other assigned functions.
Provide fiscal guidance and customer service to agency staff, applying state laws, regulations, policies, and accounting principles.
Provide backup support for purchasing and revenue functions, including reviewing purchase requests, preparing purchasing documents, tracking encumbrances and service agreements, and processing agency receipts and deposits.
Maintain accurate fiscal records and documentation in accordance with state and agency record-retention requirements.
Research and resolve fiscal issues using independent judgment, critical-thinking, and analytical skills to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions.