Fiscal Analyst 1 | Wccw

Fiscal Analyst 1 | WCCW
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Washington Corrections Center for Women | Gig Harbor, WA
Salary Range: $4,300- $5,771 Monthly
This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a detail oriented and critical thinking individual to join the Washington Corrections Center for Women team as a

Fiscal Analyst 1 ! The goal of this position is to ensure the accurate management of incarcerated individual trust funds and the timely processing of financial transactions while providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders within the facility, by demonstrating respectful and inclusive interactions.
As an FA1, this position is responsible for a multitude of tasks including local fund and general accounting activities to include daily deposits, journal vouchers, general ledger and purchase card reconciliations.
The candidate of choice will utilize excellent communication and organization skills as you will partner with various Business Staff including Warehouse, Classification Counselors, Records, Mail Room, Vendors, Incarcerated Individuals, Incarcerated Individual Family/Friends, HQ Trust Accounting Staff, other Facility's Local Funds Staff and Other State/Federal Agencies. In addition, experience with Microsoft Office suite programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word and TEAMS is a plus!
We are searching for a positive and collaborative individual who has a knack for accounting and joins in our vision to work together for safer communities. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!
A completed application packet will include:
A detailed resume
A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
Three professional references
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a

Fiscal Analyst 1 , some of your duties will include:
Local Fund Accounting

Prepare monthly fiscal statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
Accurately and efficiently process deposit and withdrawal activity for locally held accounts.
Prepare and process accounting entries.
Month-end activity: prepare monthly local fund financial reports, prepare and produce payment for local fun liabilities owed to the Department and other local funds, State of WA, and external entities to include other-State/Federal/County agencies and the courts.
Maintain accounting required for incarcerated individual gratuities on a schedule established locally.
Maintain accounting required for incarcerated individual club fundraising activity.

General Accounting

Record and reconcile reimbursable activities and ensure expenditures are cleared from general fund by AFRS fiscal month close.
Coordinates with HQ Disbursement Unit to ensure timely payments.
Assists with fiscal year-end closing activities.
Prepare, reconcile and analyze general ledger activity. Reconcile subsidiary legers to general legers.

Other duties as assigned.
What we need (required qualifications):
High School Diploma or GED
Accounting 201 and Accounting 202 from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.

Regarding Accounting 201 and Accounting 202: If incumbent has credits in one of the two required courses and is enrolled in the second course at the time of the interview, they will be allowed six months from date of hire to achieve the required credits in the second course. If credits in the second course are not achieved within six months of hire, it will be deemed a failure to successfully complete the review period.

One year of relevant experience. Relevant experience is defined as Fiscal Technician 2 or above level work.

Provided that a candidate possesses a degree focused on accounting or business management/administration: an AA degree can be equivalent to 1 year required work experience, and BA degree or above can be equivalent to 2 years of required work experience. Equivalencies to be reviewed by Comptroller/designee, degrees outside of focused areas will NOT count towards experience requirements.

Vision:

Working together for safer communities.
Mission:

Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment:

To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.

If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note:

Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.

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.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from

www.wes.org

and

www.aice-eval.org

. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.

Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.

Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email ******** or call us at ******** . For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or ******** .

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