INTERNAL - Fiscal Specialist 1 (FS1) Olympia

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) works to protect children and strengthen families so they can flourish. As a Fiscal Specialist 1, you will support this mission by processing background check payments, providing customer service to internal and external partners, and assisting accounting staff with financial reviews and analysis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position supports the agency's mission by processing payments for background checks, providing direct customer service to internal and external stakeholders, as well as providing support to the accounting staff who conduct financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Our focus is to support children and families at their most vulnerable points and giving them the tools, they need to succeed. We accomplish this by collaborating with state and local agencies, Tribes, and other organizations in communities across the state of Washington.

Requirements

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience OR equivalent education/experience.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree and three years of clerical or fiscal record keeping experience.
• Two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• Previous demonstrated experience providing automated or manual financial reports

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounting Unit's central inbox.
• Communicate with customers in person, over the phone, or in writing to identify needs, provide information, or direct customers to applicable resources.
• Explain to staff and customers the accounting requirements and procedures related to their question.
• Evaluate and resolve complaints by identifying issues, researching, and applying solutions, and informing customers of the course of action.
• Elevate concerns or issues to the supervisor when necessary.
• Provide automated or manual financial report.
• Review and certify warrant registers according to DCYF policy.
• Input negotiable mail into the Receipt Management System (RMS) and print identified reports for the Receivables Staff.
• Prepare and send affidavit forms to providers requesting a re-issuance of payment due to lost or stolen warrant.

Benefits

• The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree