Wdva Fiscal Analyst 2, Payroll, Full-Time - Permanent, Olympia

Fiscal Analyst 2

Payroll

Full-Time - Permanent

Olympia

We are excited to offer this wonderful opportunity for a full-time Fiscal Analyst 2, Payroll position at our Central Office located in Olympia, Washington!

Please Note: Expected work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. An alternative work schedule and hybrid telework may be authorized based on mission requirements.

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

As a Fiscal Analyst 2, you will support the department's mission, goals and objectives by developing systems and processes that ensure every employee is paid accurately and timely for services performed, ultimately ensuring services are provided to department clients. You will also analyze, audit, and oversee agency payroll processing, review and approve payroll documents and deduction forms, consult on payroll problems, federal taxes, electronic fund transfers, insurance and other miscellaneous deductions, and maintain/monitor accounting for the Payroll Unit.

Bring your experience, professionalism, and a smile, and apply today! Some of what you will be doing includes:

• Setting up new hires, processing rehires, transfers, separation, shift differentials, and all other actions within HRMS and/or Benefits 24/7.

• Reviewing for accuracy and processing PEBB worksheets.

• Maintaining and monitoring benefits in compliance with HCA, OFM, CBA's, and agency.

• Providing information as required to DRS, HCA, or insurance carriers.

• Processing special pay for those employees that qualify.

• Completing employee-authorized inquiry forms for employment and/or salary verification from financial institutions or other State Agencies.

• Time processing and as appropriate communicates with time processors.

• Investigating and correcting any HRMS redline and financial errors (ALAS or RECIPE).

• Establishing, monitoring, and maintaining hardcopy file folders for all employees.

• Processing payroll based on collective Bargaining Agreements, the revised code of Washington, Washington Administrative Codes, DES, HCA, DRS, IRS, and OFM's rules and regulations.

• Inputting, balancing, and adjusting leave information.

• Entering and retrieving data using the state's payroll (HRMS), healthcare Benefits 24/7, and retirement systems (ERA).

• Processing shared leave, garnishments, and over and underpayments. Health adjustments, and other deductions.

• Analyzing and calculating payroll and data adjustments related to IRS levies, wage assignments, deceased employee's benefits, etc.

• Preparing payment and journal vouchers for the processing of shared leave, garnishments, Warrant cancellations, and statute of limitations.

• And more! 

• Complete Position Description available upon request.*

Required:

• Associate degree to include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting or auditing. AND

• Two (2) to three (3) years of accounting experience as a Fiscal Analyst 1 or equivalent with a minimum of 18 months experience in a payroll processing role.

Please Note: Professional experience may substitute for education but not for the credit hours.

Preferred/Desired:

• Bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarters or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, and three to four years of relevant professional experience.

OR

• Master's degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.

• Proficiency in Excel.

• Ability to follow directions/instructions.

• Ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy.

Application Process:  

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1.A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2.A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• Must be able pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach 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 to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our 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 contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. 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.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.