Do you want to be in a key accounting position that performs a variety of complex, stand-alone, and time sensitive financial duties? 

Do you want to promote the financial health and wellbeing of WDFW programs? 

If so, then join a great team that shares your interests! 

With that in mind, 

Picture yourself supporting the Accounts Payable Manager and the Fiscal Analyst Team.

With your experience, you will perform timely review and distribution of purchase card (p-card) transactions and invoice processing.

The optimal applicants are motivated, organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task and have exceptional communication skills.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated skill representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.

Duties

Our Fiscal Analyst 1,   

• Processes invoices via Order Payment Forms (OPFs), A-20 forms and utility p-card (agency purchase card) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Financial Management (OFM), and WDFW policies and procedures.
• Reviews documents for accuracy/completeness and assigns object coding.
• Supports the timely and accurate distribution of agency purchase card (p-card) transactions.
• Ensures completeness of p-card log/statement against receipts by reviewing, correcting, and troubleshooting documents.
• Confirms purchases are in compliance with Fiscal Office, Agency and Statewide accounting policy and procedures.
• Contacts employees/vendors to obtain receipt and/or resolve discrepancies which can include invalid master index, prevailing wage form and inventory tags being assigned.
• Makes sure all applicable sales taxes are being paid.
• Completes, batches and processes p-card log for payment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Work environment is a busy office setting.
  2. Teleworking options are currently available.
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  2. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. This position may have a relatively heavy level of interaction with vendors & field staff, by email, phone, and in-person.
  2. Specialized Payables staff are expected to respond quickly (24 hours or sooner) to inquiries from vendors and staff.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of accounting and/or bookkeeping.
• Education in accounting may substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of state and WDFW financial systems including Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Enterprise Reporting, and Financial Toolbox.
• Ability to consistently follow applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards.
• Ability to responsibly and accurately handle the public’s money when processing financial transactions.

Supplemental Information

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS),   Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,   Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION – WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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.   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 and are encouraged to apply. 

 Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations: payroll, critical personnel functions. 

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.