Fiscal Analyst 3 - OneWA Project Role

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

1d•$39,996 - $67,044•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a project-based role funded through June 2027 with the potential to be extended based on project needs. The Fiscal Analyst 3 will support the agency’s readiness for the statewide OneWA accounting system transition. This role provides the opportunity to apply financial analysis and reconciliation skills while backfilling critical fiscal functions that enable other team members to participate in project activities. The agency aims to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant fiscal operations during this major system change.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in analyzing, processing, reconciling and balancing transactions and accounting records.
Four (4) years of full-time professional experience in the above.
An associates degree or higher in accounting or a closely related field (including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting), may substitute for up to two years of experience.
Experience can be gained through various combinations of professional employment and volunteer/personal experience.
Intermediate proficiency utilizing Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Demonstrated proficiency in Adaptability/Flexibility.
Demonstrated proficiency in Attention to Detail.
Demonstrated proficiency in Analysis.
Demonstrated proficiency in Mathematical Reasoning.
Demonstrated proficiency in Managing Workloads Effectively.
Demonstrated proficiency in Cooperation.
Demonstrated proficiency in Dependability.
Demonstrated proficiency in Reading, Comprehending and Retaining Information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the state’s Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and its processes.

Responsibilities

Analyzing daily and monthly reports of contributions, rollovers, distributions, and payments to identify and correct discrepancies.
Coordinating and validating daily fund transfers with the Office of the State Treasurer to ensure timely investments and customer disbursements.
Preparing daily deposits, reconciling activity, and monitoring cash flow to support investment and benefit payment needs.
Performing reconciliations and journal entries in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
Supporting employers with reporting corrections in the Employer Reporting Application (ERA).
Researching and resolving complex accounting anomalies such as contribution rejects, disbursement reversals, and lost earnings activities.
Documenting procedures and suggesting improvements to support effective fiscal operations.
Providing assistance, as needed, with returned tax documents and disbursement team tasks.