FISCAL SYSTEMS ANALYST SENIOR-FINANCE
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Fiscal Analyst 3
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$61,644 - $82,872
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling detailed financial tasks for the Washington State Department of Transportation, such as monitoring accounts receivable, analyzing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting rules to support transportation projects.
It focuses on processing payments from third-party damages and preparing reports to track money coming in.
A good fit would be someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys working with numbers, regulations, and team coordination in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a governmental accounting environment, including revenue recognition and accounts receivable management compliant with state and federal requirements.
- Experience managing the full accounts receivable lifecycle, including third-party damage receivables, adjustments, collection monitoring, allowances for doubtful accounts, and write-offs.
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial reports and performance measures to assess receivable balances and cash collections.
- Skill in performing senior-level financial monitoring, review, and analysis of accounting and fiscal data per GAAP, regulations, and agency guidelines.
- Ability to facilitate timely processing of accounts receivable documents, including input into systems like RE, RM, and WO types.
- Experience gathering information and coordinating receivable adjustments with divisions such as Torts, Claims & Records Management and Maintenance.
- Competence in comparing revenue to expenditures and providing reports on accounts receivable aspects.
Full Job Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!
Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.
In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Fiscal Analyst 3 to join our Project Support and Receivables (PS&R) team in Olympia, WA.
As part of the Accounting and Financial Services Division, this role plays a key part in ensuring the financial integrity of WSDOT’s programs and projects.
The Fiscal Analyst 3 performs a mix of general and specialized fiscal responsibilities, including complex fiscal, grant, and contract analysis.
Work is conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable state and federal regulations, and established WSDOT policies and practices.
This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with detailed financial data, navigating regulatory requirements, and supporting sound fiscal decision-making that helps advance WSDOT’s mission.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fiscal Analyst 3 will:
- Perform senior level financial monitoring, review and analysis of accounting and fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state regulations and WSDOT guidelines and practices.
- Facilitate timely processing of third-party damage accounts receivable.
- Analyze and input receivable documents into the accounting system, including RE, RM and WO document types.
- Process adjustments to accounts receivables within TRAINS and the subsidiary receivable system based upon analysis of information in various reporting systems.
- Gather information from and/or coordinate receivable adjustments with the Torts, Claims & Records Management Division and with the Maintenance Division.
- Compare revenue to expenditures to ensure all third party damage receivables and other assigned receivables are properly recorded.
- Analyze cash receipts to accounts receivable to determine the success the Department is having in collecting its accounts receivable.
- Provide reports on aspects of accounts receivable.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- Governmental Accounting & GAAP Application: Demonstrated ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within a governmental accounting environment, including accurate revenue recognition and management of accounts receivable in compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Accounts Receivable Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated ability to manage the full accounts receivable lifecycle, including third-party damage receivables, adjustments, collection monitoring, allowance for doubtful accounts, and write-offs to ensure timely and accurate recovery of funds.
- Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis: Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial reports and performance measures to assess receivable balances, cash collections, and overall collection effectiveness, and to support informed fiscal decision-making.
- Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: Demonstrated ability to analyze, reconcile, and validate accounting data across financial systems to ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenditures, and accounts receivable.
- Complex Issue Research & Resolution: Demonstrated ability to research complex accounting issues spanning multiple financial and reporting systems, identify discrepancies, and determine and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Financial Communication: Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex financial and accounting information, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Professional Judgment & Independent Work: Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and make well-reasoned decisions within assigned authority and established guidelines.
- Workload & Priority Management: Demonstrated ability to manage a dynamic workload, balance competing priorities, and complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
- Collaboration & Team Effectiveness: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, contribute to shared goals, and maintain individual accountability in a collaborative work environment.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Public-Sector Fiscal Compliance: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and state fiscal regulations and requirements governing public-sector accounting and receivable management to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.
- Enterprise Financial Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to work within enterprise financial systems and subsidiary receivable and reporting systems to accurately record, research, and report fiscal activity.
- Receivable Transaction Processing & Internal Controls: Demonstrated ability to process and adjust receivable transactions, ensure appropriate supporting documentation, and maintain compliance with internal control requirements.
- Financial Data Translation & Advisory Support: Demonstrated ability to translate complex accounting and financial data into clear, concise, and actionable information for management and program staff to support informed decision-making.
- Advanced Accounting System Utilization: Demonstrated ability to independently use enterprise accounting systems (e.g., TRAINS) to query data, prepare financial entries, and support accurate and timely fiscal reporting.
- Fiscal Consultation & Impact Analysis: Demonstrated ability to consult with program managers and stakeholders on appropriate accounting treatment and explain the fiscal impacts and implications of accounting decisions.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code. .
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Fiscal Analyst 3 #03672 in the subject line.
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