At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

Our Finance Office, part of our Director’s Office, is currently recruiting for an Accounting Administrator to serve as a key advisor to agency leadership in all areas of accounting and financial management systems and strategies.

We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents. We advance public safety and consumer protection through licensing, regulation, and education, and collect approximately $3.4 billion in revenue. The services we provide are essential to our customers’ ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.

If you understand the value of a high-functioning accounting infrastructure and are passionate about cultivating an environment of engagement, respect, active listening, trust, and collaboration, and long for work life harmony, please read on!

As the Controller you will report to the Chief Financial Officer. You will focus on agency financial initiatives and overseeing day-to-day operations of the Accounting Services Unit. Utilizing your Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue Accounting experience you will develop and administer all accounting and cash flow functions of the agency. Your responsibilities will include interpreting broad-based statewide Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations, federal regulations and the development of specific agency-wide policies and procedures on all types of financial accounting services. In this role you will act as the advisor to leadership on all agency accounting matters. The work you do will impact accounting decisions for all funds and appropriations and any other financial activity that may impact the agency's comprehensive annual financial report prepared at the close of each fiscal year.

Some of what you will do:

• Manage and oversee the Accounting Services Unit, comprised of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue Accounting teams.
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer on the management of all agency revenues and expenditures.
• Use independent judgment and a firm understanding of law, regulation, professional accounting standards, and the operating environment to formulate agency financial policies.
• Develop and implement fiscal policy and procedures to assure effective and efficient management and accounting for agency revenues of $6.8 billion biennially to include expenditures and purchases.
• Develop the agency's accounting policy to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coach, mentor, and develop program leadership and management skills within the Accounting Services Unit.

Are you ready to be a leader that empowers others to develop a proactive mindset where current and future business processes are designed using a diverse, equitable, and inclusive lens to support the unique needs of our employees and customers we serve? If so, we invite you to apply!

What you will bring to the position:

• Six (6) years of experience as an accounting manager or other equivalent accounting experience.
• 30 quarter hours (20 semesters) of accounting credits.
• Experience must include the following:
• Supervising entry level, paraprofessional, professional fiscal staff to include leading, developing, and leveraging managers and staff. This includes experience leading and supporting staff that provide services to teams within a large customer/public service organization.
• Applying advanced financial principles, GAAP financial accounting and auditing practices.
• Managing a program/unit budget to include monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, making recommendations for staffing and equipment for the purpose of accounting unit budget development.
• Using of Microsoft products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to create written documents, charts, graphs, presentation documents and communicate with expert level proficiency.
• Analyzing, interpreting, and explaining or applying complex or technical accounting information regarding rules, rights, regulations, policies, procedures, programs, or services to answer questions, resolve problems, and make or communicate decisions.
• Professionally communicating with teams and customers both verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to explain information in a clear and understandable manner.

Experience can be gained concurrently.

What may help set you apart:

• Master’s degree in accounting or closely related field.
• Three years in State service as an accounting manager or equivalent with accounting experience.
• Ability to:
• Actively partner with co-workers to provide them with information, techniques, instruction, feedback, and encouragement to maximize their success on the job.
• Convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.
• Develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Negotiate with and influence both internal and external customers and entities by utilizing negotiation skills and/or effective oral and written communication skills, while maintaining a recognized level of trust, respect and confidentiality.

Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion!

A paycheck is just part of a total compensation package. We offer some of the nation’s best benefits.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.
We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.
Veteran/Military Spouse Preference NoticeTo take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference, email the Recruitment Team. Please include the title of this position in the subject line.

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $114,400.00 - $126,880.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Olympia, WA 98501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Olympia, WA 98501