Fiscal Analyst 2 | Project Support & Receivables

Description

• Perform financial 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.
• Determine funding sources for work orders, provide detailed expenditure analysis, determine proper account coding for work orders and payable agreements, resolve problems and identify impacts to others.
• Analyze financial data from various agency fiscal and reporting systems to determine if adjustments are needed.
• Conduct expenditure queries and utilize agency data mart reports to prepare journal vouchers to transfer expenditures as necessary.
• Process expenditure transfers for month-end closing.
• Perform accounting support for the Motorist Information Signs (MIS) program in core financial system (TRAINS).
• Establish recurring accounts receivable information for customers and permits in TRAINS to generate annual billings for MIS program.
• Coordinate activities with the region traffic offices.
• Modify recurring receivables as needed due to changes in business ownership, removed signs, canceled permits, etc.

• Accounting Principles & Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, and federal and state fiscal regulations to ensure accurate, compliant financial transactions and reporting within a public-sector environment.

• Financial Analysis & Budget Management: Proven ability to perform complex financial analysis, including identifying appropriate fund sources, applying correct account coding, evaluating impacts to program and project budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal funding requirements.
• Financial Systems & Data Management: Demonstrated proficiency using enterprise financial systems (e.g., TRAINS or similar), financial reporting tools, and data query systems to manage financial data, generate reports, and support decision-making.
• Records Management & Compliance: Knowledge of records retention requirements and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Accounts Payable, Receivable & Agreements Administration: Proven experience administering financial processes, including accounts payable and receivable, establishing and managing agreements, monitoring budgets and expenditures, processing adjustments (e.g., credit memos, refunds), and resolving discrepancies such as revenue suspense items.
• General Ledger & Financial Transactions Processing: Demonstrated ability to prepare and process a variety of financial transactions, including journal vouchers, accruals, liquidations, and expenditure transfers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness during month-end and fiscal year-end close.
• Project & Work Order Financial Management: Experience establishing, modifying, monitoring, and closing work orders and projects within an enterprise financial system, including performing federal project closures and reconciling budgets to actual expenditures.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, assess financial impacts, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to clearly and professionally communicate complex financial information to a variety of audiences, including internal staff, regional offices, and external stakeholders.
• Time Management & Accountability: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy in high-volume environments, particularly during critical reporting periods such as month-end and fiscal year-end close.
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Strong attention to detail with a consistent track record of producing accurate financial documentation, data entry, and reporting.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

• 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.

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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.

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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 2 #03856 in the subject line.