Description

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

Duties

What to Expect
Some of the various responsibilities within this role:

• Reviews budget proposals accompanying federal cooperative agreement applications, interagency agreements, and private/local agreements.
• Enters contract information into Enterprise Contract Management System (ECMS).
• Sets up project codes into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
• Provides programs with estimated contract balances each month and resolves discrepancies using information recorded in the Enterprise system.
• Maintains contract files for the required retention period.
• Trains finance staff on an as needed basis.
• Reconciles monthly general ledger account.
• Records and monitor anticipated charges against the agency's federal appropriation.
• Prepares receipt packets for submittal to OFM as appropriate.
• Prepares journal vouchers as needed to correct or record federal revenue and
  expenditures.
• Prepares payroll related and other financial reports to programs.
• Provides backup support to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor with batch approvals/releasing, and travel desk.

Qualifications

Who should apply?
Professionals with:
Bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarter or l2 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting AND Two (2) or more years of relevant professional experience.
OR
Master's degree in financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
OR
Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.
In addition to the above qualifications, the following desired knowledge, skills, and abilities would make your application more competitive:

• Two (2) or more years of experience working with the automated statewide financial report system.
• Two (2) years of experience working with federal grants, interagency agreements, and/or contracts.
• Experience in developing guidelines and procedures using the Peabody method.
• Experience in developing and providing training for staff.

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
• 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

• A resume detailing experience and education
• A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Three professional references

Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.