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WDVA Fiscal Analyst 5, Accounting Office, Full-Time - Project, Olympia Central Office

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Fiscal Analyst 5

Join WDVA as a Fiscal Analyst 5 and use your expertise to drive financial excellence! We are hiring a senior-level financial expert for our Accounting Office to provide advanced technical support in financial reporting, journal voucher development, accounting reconciliation, and other complex financial management tasks. This is a project role which will directly support our agency's transition from legacy financial systems to the statewide One Washington initiative and is critical to ensuring seamless operational continuity of our Accounting Office. Apply today and join our team!

Standard business hours for this position are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday in-office at our Central Office in Olympia. This position may occasionally require local travel for meetings and to WDVA locations throughout the state. A hybrid remote work schedule may be approved at the supervisor's discretion, with the understanding that components of the Fiscal Analyst 5 role require in-person, face-to-face communication.

This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

Duties

Some of what you'll do :

Process transactions including cash receipts and vendor payment.
Prepare and adjust journal entries.
Post monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals.
Assist with financial and operational audits.
Research and correct account discrepancies.
Review, reconvile, and balance general ledger accounts.
Analyze and reconcile internal general ledger accounts and bank statements.
Assist in the evaluation of internal controls.
Prepare financial reports.
Assist with monthly and fiscal year-end closing.
Coordinate and deliver OneWA requests.
Draft or update DVA policies and procedures to reflect new statewide training.
Develop training materials.
Document business processes and perform GAP analysis.
Prepare desk manuals.
And more!
Complete Position Description available upon request

Qualifications

Required :

Professional experience may substitute for the required education but not for the accounting credit hours.

Bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and finance.

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively increasing responsibilities working in an accounting field.

Ability to :

Be flexible and pivot focus based on business needs and changing initiatives.

Successfully complete work accurately and in a timely manner.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate advanced-level knowledge on Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred / Desired :

State of Washington accounting experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as federal grant requirements.

Three (3) years of experience with Washington state accounting systems including AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, Toolbox, and TEMS.

Familiarity with state administrative and accounting requirements.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Special Requirements :

Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.

Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.

Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Must successfully complete, within mandated time frame, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.

In an emergency, may be asked to stay for an extended period and perform duties appropriate to the situation.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be able to travel to WDVA locations throughout the state.

Computer usage requires professional business use of internet, Outlook, and DVA IT equipment.

Periods of mandatory overtime may occur without advanced notice.

Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

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