L&I Fiscal Analyst 5

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 5 to serve as the technical expert and primary Financial Analyst supporting personnel and payroll for the agency. This position reports to the Payroll & Benefits Manager within the Office of Human Resources (OHR). The selected candidate will oversee the Payroll Revolving Account and supervise the team responsible for the reconciliation and management of the payroll general ledgers. The Office of Human Resources is described as a strong team with a positive, goal-oriented atmosphere and excellent resources, offering flexible work schedules, a team and customer-focused environment, and learning and development opportunities. The role involves joining a team of highly skilled Payroll and Benefit professionals known for their exceptional performance, expertise, and customer service, operating with strong cohesion and efficiency in an environment that values collaboration and mutual support.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of professional accounting, auditing, budgeting or finance experience or other related professional experience.
Experience reconciling complex concepts verbally and in writing.
Required Equity Competencies: The ability to take action to learn and grow.
Required Equity Competencies: The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience preparing, reconciling, and analyzing general ledger entries.
Professional experience preparing 941 Federal Tax Returns and associated W-2’s for quarterly, year-end and biennium closing.
Ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules and regulations as they relate to garnishments, and insurance.
Familiarity with State of Washington civil service rules and collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, adjust, and reconcile L&I payroll general ledgers.
Coordinate reconciliations with Payroll Specialists and Financial Management.
Provide recommendations, resolutions, and guidance while serving as the technical expert on the Payroll Revolving Account.
Audit corrections to retirement postings for L&I’s approximately 3,000 employees.
Prepare statements supporting reconciliation on a monthly basis for presentation to the Payroll Manager and the OHR Director.
Analyze payroll financials to include error identification, tax reporting, and other complex payroll issues.
Work with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and Washington Technology Solutions (WATech) on complex situations to reach a resolution.
Serve as the agency expert in State and Federal tax law.
Research, resolve, and respond to IRS correspondence.
Lead Calendar Year-End, Fiscal Year-End and Biennial Closing responsibilities.
Oversee Fiscal Analyst staff by assigning and evaluating work, training, coaching, setting expectations, providing mentorship, and ensuring consistent process flow between Fiscal Analysts and Payroll & Benefit Specialists.