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Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionAGENCY PROFILE
State Parks is governed by a board of seven volunteer citizens appointed by the Governor. Commission members serve staggered six-year terms, setting public policy and guiding the agency. The Washington state park system includes more than 100 developed parks, recreation programs, trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
Our Mission
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington’s most treasured lands, waters and historic places. State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives.
Our Vision
Washington’s state parks will be cherished destinations with natural, cultural, recreational, artistic and interpretive experiences that all Washingtonians enjoy, appreciate and proudly support.
Washington State Parks employs more than 500 permanent staff and more than 350 seasonal and temporary staff throughout the state. The headquarters office is located in Tumwater, and region offices are located in Burlington, East Wenatchee and Tumwater.
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This recruitment is for one, full-time, permanent, Fiscal Analyst 2 In-Training positions in the Accounts Payable section of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Headquarters in Tumwater, Washington. Please note this recruitment is for internal applicants only.
For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
Please Note: This position is designated as an in-training, and may be filled at the Fiscal Analyst 1 or 2 level depending on qualifications. If filled at the 1 level, the incumbent will advance to the 2 level after satisfactory completion of the Fiscal Analyst 2 training requirements.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager listed in the “Supplemental Information” section of this publication.
- Duties
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The Fiscal Analyst 2 In-Training position report to the Accounts Payable Manager in Financial Services. This position is key for accurate accounting of various contract payments and multiple general ledger reconciliations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Analyze, interpret, assign coding, and process inter-local contracts, purchased service contracts, personal service contracts, public work contracts, and A&E contracts.
- Reconcile spreadsheets.
- Analyze, reconcile, and close out contracts and agreements.
- Encumber, liquidate, and reconcile contracts weekly.
- Analyze, monitor, evaluate, and implement fiscal and/or accounting activities such as 1099 (IRS) reconciliations.
- Analyze and prepare entry documents for the Capital Asset Management System (CAMS) for various capital assets.
- Contact vendors, park staff, region/headquarters personnel or purchasing to resolve problems.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Verify and approve Warrant Register and Journal Voucher batches.
- Pay Office of the State Treasurer for accounting related banking fees.
- Reconcile balances during fiscal and biennial year end.
- Help with Payroll cut offs.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Fiscal Analyst 1 – $3144.00 – $4083.00 Monthly- High School graduation or equivalency.
- One (1) year of professional fiscal experience.
Fiscal Analyst 2 – $3446.00 – $4509.00 Monthly
- High School graduation or equivalency.
- One (1) years of professional fiscal experience.
- 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting.
- Supplemental Information
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HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 04905 when searching for the job announcement.You must attach in your application the following:
- Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications and experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.
- Resume.
- Three professional references.
- Transcripts showing completed accounting credits (if applicable).
**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.**
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information, please visit: http://www.hr.wa.gov/recruitment/JobSeekerServices/Pages/UnionInformation.aspx
Diversity Policy Statement
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members’ contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:- Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;
- Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;
- Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;
- Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
- Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of Washington State.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For information about this position, please contact Ken Gunther at Ken.Gunther@PARKS.wa.gov or (360) 902-8547.