Fiscal Analyst 1 | Headquarters at State of Washington

DescriptionFiscal Analyst 1Full Time Non-PermanentLocation: Tumwater WASalary Range: $4735- $6356 MonthlyThis non-permanent position is represented by the Teamsters 117 Bargaining Unit.The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly skilled and qualified numbers guru to join the Business Services Payroll team as aFiscal Analyst 1 (FA1)! The goal of this position is to support the Departments goals and objectives by developing systems and processes that ensure that every paycheck created will be treated as if it were their own and that the fiscal responsibilities to the State of Washington are met with the highest level of integrity.As a Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1) you will support the four main strategic goals of the agency including maintaining core correctional operations focusing on the workforce increasing successful reentry of offenders to communities and Improve business practices and performance. Core correctional operations are maintained through accurate payroll ensuring that the fiscal needs of department staff are met.You will be responsible for maintaining a positive and respectful workplace climate within business services and for ethical fair and sound employee conduct. The goal is to support a work environment that promotes successful satisfied healthy and productive employees. DOC staff contribute to successful reentry by modeling professional and ethical behavior through respectful interactions with others. The candidate of choice will contribute to offender reentry by ensuring accurate and timely payroll for department staff who support this endeavor.This position is responsible for effective accurate and timely management of payroll and benefits administration also being responsible for effective stewardship of agency resources being transparent and accountable in the performance of its duties.A completed application packet will include:A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agencyA detailed resumeThree professional referencesDutiesWe are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation engagement and safety leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population our agency and our community.As a Fiscal Analyst 1 some of your duties will include:Payroll and Benefits Processing which could look like:Performing payroll processing/operations duties in accordance with RCW WAC CBA SAAM and Agency policies ensuring paychecks and benefits are processed on time and accuratelySetting up new hires processing rehires transfers separations shift differential and all other actions within HRMS and/or PAY1Auditing PEBB worksheets for accuracy and process appropriatelyEstablishing maintaining and monitoring employee benefits in compliance with RCW WAC and CBA PoliciesProviding information as required to DRS HCA or insurance carriersProcessing special pay for K9 handlers Dual Language employees Defensive Tactics trainers etc.Auditing/Reviewing/ResearchAudit LeaveOther duties as assignedQualificationsWhat we need (required qualifications):High School Diploma or GEDCompletion of Accounting 201 from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent within the six months from date of hireWhat will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):One year of relevant experienceRelevant experience is defined as Fiscal Technician 2 or above level workA business focused Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent with minimum 20 accounting credits to include Accountingand Governmental AccountingSupplemental InformationVision: Working together for safer communities.Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.IMPORTANT NOTES:This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include non-related professionals such as educators or other professional associates.**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and. Until this documentation is provided you will not beselected to move forward in the hiring process.DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use E-Verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information please .Telework DetailsThis position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner to take proper care all state-issued equipment and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a drop in area available however a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.What We Offer:As an employee of the Department of Corrections your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical dental and vision these perks also may include:Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)Up to 25 paid vacations days a year8 hours of paid sick leave per month12 paid holidays a yearGenerous retirement planFlex Spending AccountsDependent Care AssistanceDeferred Compensation and so much more!PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information check out theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process please email or call us at . For TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-.Required Experience:IC Key Skills ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 4735 - 6356