Fiscal Specialist 1
About The Position
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Fiscal Specialist 1 in Cle Elum, Washington, to provide fiscal, financial, and administrative support to the South Central Region’s Area 1 team. The position supports payroll, budgeting, purchasing, travel, accounting, inventory, and other business functions while helping ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures. The role contributes to smooth daily operations and WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options. The position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. After the training period, it may be eligible for telework two days per week, depending on schedule and business needs. The recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated attention to detail and knowledge of financial procedures for preparing, auditing, and processing financial documents while following policies and standards.
- Ability to accurately compile and calculate payroll data from multiple sources and ensure payroll activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to collect, compile, track, and maintain fiscal and budget data accurately and produce reports supporting management decisions.
- Experience using financial, payroll, and administrative systems, as well as standard office software.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial, payroll, and personnel information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to provide responsive, professional customer service and administrative support to staff, supervisors, and the public.
- Commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-oriented approach and willingness to take action to meet others’ needs.
- Ability to travel to occasional off-site trainings and meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to make informed decisions and resolve complex issues effectively.
- Ability to learn and apply accounting procedures while providing quality customer service.
- Experience with purchasing processes and related systems and tools.
- Understanding of payroll systems and ability to ensure accurate and timely updates and corrections.
Responsibilities
- Process General Accounting Expenses (GAX) in the TRAINS4 system and P-Card transactions in the Purchasing Card Management System (PCMS).
- Make P-Card payments to vendors for supplies and Area 1 utilities.
- Assist purchasers with Department of Enterprise Services contracts.
- Audit, verify, and process final documents in TRAINS4 and PCMS.
- Provide information and financial reports to the Superintendent.
- Ensure hours, coding, shift differentials, callback, OT/Comp, and AP Premium codes are accurate in DOTtime.
- Coordinate employee travel arrangements.
- Prepare employee onboarding packets for new hires.
- Obtain and verify documentation for third-party damage estimates.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule options, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Up to 12 paid holidays.
- Full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
- Tuition assistance options for permanent employees, including tuition reimbursement programs and government discounts at participating colleges.
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Comprehensive benefits package with a variety of healthcare options.
- Choice of state retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
