Fiscal Analyst 3

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join the Accounting & Financial Services Division's Toll Accounting team. This role is ideal for a financial professional who enjoys analyzing complex financial data, solving problems, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the agency’s financial information. As a member of the Toll Accounting team, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of Washington's tolling operations. You will perform complex reconciliations, analyze financial activity across multiple accounting systems, support compliance with state and federal accounting policies, and help ensure the accurate reporting of toll revenue and customer accounts. Your work will directly support WSDOT's fiduciary responsibility to provide timely, accurate, and transparent financial information to agency leadership, stakeholders, and the public.

Requirements

Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
Financial Analysis: Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.
Research and Interpretation: Proven ability to research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Accounting Principles: Ability to perform high-level financial analysis in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state requirements.
Financial Reconciliation: Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, and reconciling data from multiple financial systems.
Problem Solving: Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex accounting issues.
Independent Judgment: Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities.
Accuracy and Accountability: Ability to complete assignments accurately and timely while exercising professional judgment.
Financial Systems: Ability to enter, retrieve, update, and analyze information using financial or database systems.
Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate issues, identify solutions, and make informed decisions affecting financial processes and reporting.
Adaptability: Ability to remain flexible and effective when priorities, processes, or business needs change.
Technology Proficiency: Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related applications to analyze, organize, and communicate information, including the use of formulas and pivot tables.
Collaboration and Respect: Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with others while contributing to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
Organization and Prioritization: Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to report to the office and attend in-person meetings, trainings, and business activities as needed.
Ability to travel occasionally for meetings or training.

Responsibilities

Reconcile toll-related cash activity between toll vendors, the Office of the State Treasurer, and agency financial systems.
Prepare and submit cash receipt documentation to support financial processing and reporting requirements.
Review reconciliations prepared by third-party vendors to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Reconcile and resolve discrepancies in financial activity between subsidiary systems and statewide accounting systems.
Prepare accounting entries, adjustments, and corrections within WSDOT's and the state’s financial system.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports related to toll revenue and customer accounts.
Verify the accuracy and reliability of financial information maintained within multiple financial systems.
Analyze, reconcile, and correct general ledger balances.
Develop and review complex financial reports used by agency leadership and external stakeholders.
Interpret and apply financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting requirements to support informed decision-making.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes and reporting.
Assist with inventory-related activities and support financial reporting requirements.
Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting activities and support audit requests.
Prepare and submit documentation for imaging and records retention purposes.