Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Other, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fiscal Analyst 3 supports the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ mission by processing payments to state agencies and other governments in a timely manner while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM) policies. The role conducts financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with GAAP. It is based in Olympia, Washington, and requires on-site work during the first six months. After successful completion of the training period, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered.

Requirements

Equivalent education and experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting totaling five years; or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, budgeting, or a related field and one year of relevant professional experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Two years of relevant professional experience.
Master’s degree in a financial-related field, or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant.
Ability to embrace changing business needs and adapt approaches, goals, and methods in a dynamic environment.
Ability to prioritize competing work demands, identify expected deliverables, and evaluate the effectiveness of efforts.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply current, new, or revised laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to respond to difficult or stressful interpersonal situations in a way that minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of Washington State financial systems, such as AFRS, CAMS, and Enterprise Reporting.
Knowledge of the Office of Financial Management State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), Chapters 10 and 70.
Knowledge of the Washington State accounting cycle.

Responsibilities

Process email requests related to assets and payables within two business days.
Conduct the annual physical inventory.
Enter, update, and dispose of assets in the Capital Asset Management System (CAMS).
Manage asset tag numbers, update asset locations, and handle depreciation-related information.
Process payments to contractors, state agencies, and vendors in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
Assign appropriate coding to ensure expenditures are expensed to the correct funding source.
Review, analyze, verify, and correct accounting data within AFRS.
Review financial data and prepare monthly accruals.
Communicate with customers in person, by phone, and in writing.
Explain accounting requirements and procedures related to assets, leasing assets, and subscriptions to staff and customers.
Evaluate and resolve complaints.