L&I Fiscal Analyst 4
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Senior fiscal analyst with Washington State L&I's Office of Human Resources who manages payroll reconciliations (retirement systems, accounts payable, accrued salaries), responds to audit inquiries, and supports fiscal/calendar year-end preparation. Core work centers on accounting, general ledger analysis, payroll, and SAP/HRMS systems.
Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, ReliabilityThe Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Fiscal Analyst 4!
Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), this position is responsible for managing and devising methods and processes to resolve complex problems with a broad potential impact.
This senior level position supports the Fiscal Analyst 5 (FA5) by overseeing reconciliations; which includes the Department of Retirement Systems, as well as 5187 (Industrial Ins. and Medical Aid Deductions Payable), 5111 (Accounts Payable) and 5124 (Accrued Salaries and Fringe Benefits Payable). The incumbent of this position has full authority to plan and prioritize the entirety of their workload in accordance with workload needs and requires little supervision to accomplish their tasks. This position supports the FA5 in Fiscal and Calendar Year End Preparation.
Why work for us:
The Office of Human Resources is a strong team with a positive goal-oriented atmosphere; we have excellent resources among our division. We have flexible work schedules, a team and customer focused environment, and learning and development opportunities for your continued growth.
You will join a team of highly skilled Payroll and Benefit professionals who are known for their exceptional performance, expertise, and customer service. This group operates with strong cohesion and efficiency, thriving in an environment that values collaboration and mutual support. Joining us means becoming part of a team that works seamlessly together in a dynamic and empowered setting.
Duties
Some of what you’ll do:
- Administer account access, Retiree return to work reporting, and requests for Employer Information on member accounts for L&I current and former employee accounts.
- Advises payroll specialists on how to set up accounts from other plans and other specialized items.
- Respond to audit inquiries and take corrective actions.
- Monitor, analyze, adjust, and reconcile L&I payroll general ledgers.
- Coordinate reconciliations with Payroll Specialists and Financial Management. Provide recommendations, resolutions, and guidance while serving as the technical expert on the Payroll Revolving Account.
- Support and Provide Backup to other Fiscal Analysts (FA3, FA2 and FA5).
- Make recommendations for changes or refinement in budgeting areas.
- Maintain knowledge of the state shared leave program and State Administrative and Accounting Manual Requirements.
- Other duty tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Six years of professional accounting, auditing, budgeting or finance experience or other related professional experience:- Includes progressively increased responsibility.
- Work experience communicating complex concepts verbally and in writing.
- Work experience reconciling.
Education with a focus on accounting, finance, business or related field may substitute year for year with experience.Desired:
- Two (2) years of experience working in the State of Washington personnel or payroll office with 1 - 2 years of experience running reports and processing payroll in the SAP/HRMS ERP personnel/payroll system.
- Familiarity with State of Washington civil service rules and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
- Professional experience preparing, reconciling, and analyzing general ledger entries.
- Professional experience in financial data analysis.
- 6 - 12 months of experience in utilizing the Department of Retirement Systems’ ERA program.
- Ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules and regulations as they relate to garnishments and employee benefits.
Required Equity Competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. For this position, teleworking is permitted part time and dependent upon business needs.
The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
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Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
- A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.
Background Check Notice
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of 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 on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Did You Know?
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I 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.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest source of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. People with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. 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.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Elena Emery at emee235@lni.wa.gov