FISCAL ANALYST 1
- Walla Walla County, WA Walla Walla, WA
- $56,820-76,272 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employee & Business Support Services Administration - Business ServicesWashington State Penitentiary | Walla Walla, WAThe Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1). This is a permanent position located at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington.The Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) is comprised of 4 Close Custody Units, 3 Special Housing Units, 2 Intensive Management Units, 2 Medium Units, 3 Minimum Housing Units and a Hospital. In all, WSP houses approximately 2,500 offenders and employs approximately 1,100 staff.Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.To begin the online Application Process:Click the green 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this the job posting.Sign in or create an account.The following must be attached to your completed application: * A cover letter outlining your qualifications.
- A detailed chronological resumé.
- And at least three professional references with a phone number and an email address for each.
- 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.
- Prepare and process accounting entries for local accounts.
- Accurately and efficiently process deposit, withdrawal, transfer activity for locally held accounts.
- Review trust accounts to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
- Month-end activity: prepare monthly local fund financial reports, prepare and produce payment for local fun liabilities, prepare required State and Federal reports.
- Manage and balance Local Fund Donation account
- Prepare, reconcile and analyze general ledger activity.
- Assist LBM with minor tasks related to reconciliation of the general ledger accounts.
- Assists with fiscal year-end closing activities.
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of relevant professional 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.
- A business focused Bachelor's degree 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, with minimum 20 accounting credits to include Accounting 201, 202, 203 and Governmental Accounting.
- Completion of 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 within six months from date of hire.
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 12 days of paid sick leave a year
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
- 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 in close proximity to 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.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for 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.
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit