Fiscal Analyst 2 - Payroll Non Permanent

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies. Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS) is responsible for the management of all agency financial activities including Accounting, Budgeting, Contractual Agreements, Financial Systems, Grants, and Payroll. The division consists of the Budget Section, the Accounting Section, the Financial Systems and Payroll Section, and the Contracting Section.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to apply practical accounting principles.
• Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers while working cohesively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic math and keyboarding skills, as required for this position.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly pick up the numerous state laws, collective bargaining agreements, and various state agency policies as they pertain to payroll, leave, and benefit entitlements.
• Must be dependable, discrete, and able to maintain confidential information.
• Must be able to organize personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of an accident or other unsafe incidents.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job.

Responsibilities

• Perform Human Resource Management System (HRMS) and Personnel/Payroll System (PAY1) end-user activities.
• Provide guidance to agency employees.
• Review and approve payroll documents and forms.
• Analyze payroll results and reports.
• Assist in the review, analysis and interpretation of labor, payroll and leave report data.
• Initiate necessary actions to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Civil Service Rules, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), Health Care Authority (HCA), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), etc.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Telework options
• Infants at Work Program
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED