FISCAL ANALYST 2
Summary
A journey-level fiscal analyst at Washington State's Department of Commerce reviews, verifies, and corrects employee travel reimbursements and accounts payable, reconciling data in state systems (TEMS, AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, Financial Toolbox) per GAAP, OFM rules, SAAM, and federal grant regulations. The role can be performed from anywhere in Washington State with occasional office travel.
Description
- Fiscal Analyst 2
At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
Let’s build what’s next, together.
The Financial Services Division (FSD) provides professional accounting, budget, contracting, and internal control services that support Commerce’s financial health and compliance objectives and ensures financial compliance with state and federal regulations and accurate financial reports for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Reporting to the Travel Supervisor within Accounting Services, this position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, verifying, preparing, and correcting accounting data and documents related to paying for employee travel. This position provides professional journey level financial review work and analysis for the agency in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations, Department of Enterprise Services (DES) regulations, contract terms and conditions and agency policies and procedures. Duties
Reimburses employees for business travel in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and policies.
Tasks include:
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and returns travel requests for correction as needed using Travel and Expense Management System (TEMS) for both travel advances and reimbursements to ensure compliance with OFM rules and regulations, as well as Commerce policies, rules and laws of the state of Washington, and Federal Regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes room rentals, meals and light refreshments, and other travel-related reimbursement requests.
• Reconciles travel advances general ledger 1383 to ensure timely resolution using Enterprise Reporting (ER) and creates correction journal vouchers using Contract Management System (CMS).
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and corrects the accounting data using journal vouchers into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and Travel Expense Management System (TEMS)
• Advises travelers about travel policies and procedures; provides travel-related customer services to employees.
Provides professional journey level financial review and analysis of financial data within the specialty area of accounts payable.
Tasks include:
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies, and prepares general accounts (vendor) payables including for conferences, registrations, sponsorships, phone expenses and other general payables. Verifies valid payable signature authority/approval, active coding, and uploads for payment using Excel templates and Financial Toolbox. Corrects any Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) errors after upload.
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and prepares general supplies and other purchases for payment. Verifies items received using Commerce’s purchasing system, active coding, and uploads for payment using Excel templates and Financial Toolbox; corrects any Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) errors after upload.
• Consults with customers on methods of payment, accounts payable questions and issues, with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Analyzes financial reports for financial data discrepancy resolution; reconciles and corrects accounting transactions.
• Verifies program requested changes. Prepares and posts journal voucher entries to correct account coding or other financial data elements as required to correct errors and reflect accurate expenditures.
• Reconciles Commerce payables subsidiary records to AFRS General Ledger Accounts as assigned.
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and corrects the accounting data into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS). Corrects discrepancies, resolves differences and ensures that records are cleared on an on-going basis and appropriate regulations are followed.
Other duties as assigned.
Tasks include:
• Provides back-up coverage to other Fiscal Analysts within the Accounting Office as needed
• Continuously participates in review of procedures and practices for improvement ideas, not only for duties of this position, but also for Accounting, Financial Services Division and the Department as a whole
• We value teamwork and strive for workload balance. Duties are assigned/reassigned temporarily and/or permanently to accomplish overall goals and/or to assist the Unit, Accounting Office or the agency to accomplish business needs.Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Five (5) years of combined experience and/or education as described below:Education involves accounting, accounting principles, finance, auditing or budgeting from an accredited institution or related field.
Experience must include the following areas or work related to the position:
• Experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Accounting in a government enterprise (any level of government)
• Using Washington state financial applications (AFRS, Enterprise Reports, TM$, TEMS, etc)
• Experience applying state financial regulations and laws including the State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• Experience working with federal awards, grants, and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements
• Experience processing travel reimbursementsQualifying education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.
Education to Experience Equivalences:
Associate degree = 2 years | bachelor’s degree = 4 years | Masters or Higher = 5 yearsExamples of how to qualify:
• 4 years of experience and one year of education
• 3 years of experience and two years of education
• 2 years of experience and three years of education
• 1 years of experience and four years of educationAnd:
• Intermediate level use of the Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Word, and OutlookPreferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the Office of Financial Management rules and regulations and the State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• Knowledge of the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Financial Toolbox & Enterprise
• Reporting (ER) systems
• Knowledge of the Travel and Expense Management System (TEMS)
• Experience using Workday
• Experience with state or local accounting
• Experience processing payables and/or travel reimbursementsRequired Position Competencies:
To be considered for this position the following are needed:
• Contract Accounting Expertise: Applies GAAP, SAAM, and 2 CFR Part 200 principles to complex contracts, interpreting terms to ensure accurate accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Promotes an inclusive, supportive, and accountable work environment.
• Operational Management: Oversees high-volume payables and receivables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies. Strategically allocates workload and documents processes to maintain continuity and reduce risk.
• Problem Solving & Process Improvement: Resolves complex accounting issues, identifies root causes, implements corrective actions, and streamlines workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
• Change Management & Communication: Guides staff through system transitions and regulatory updates, communicates changes clearly, and provides training to ensure smooth adoption.
• Integrity & Professionalism: Demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, and promotes a culture of transparency, accountability, and work–life balance.- A complete and detailed online application.
- A cover letter (enter online).
- At least three professional references (enter online).
Supplemental Information
Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce 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 of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. 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.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.