Description

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

Duties

• Local Fund Accounting
  • Prepare monthly fiscal statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
  • Accurately and efficiently process deposit and withdrawal activity for locally held accounts.
  • Prepare and process accounting entries for local accounts.
  • Month-end activity: prepare monthly local fund financial reports, prepare and produce payment for local fun liabilities, prepare required State and Federal reports.
• General Accounting
  • Record and reconcile reimbursable activities.
  • Assist LBM with minor tasks related to reconciliation of the general ledger accounts.
  • Coordinates with HQ Disbursement Unit to ensure timely payments.
  • Assists with fiscal year-end closing activities.
  • Prepare, reconcile and analyze general ledger activity.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.
  • Regarding Accounting 201 and Accounting 202: If incumbent has credits in one of the two required courses and is enrolled in the second course at the time of the interview, they will be allowed six months from date of hire to achieve the required credits in the second course. If credits in the second course are not achieved within six months of hire, it will be deemed a failure to successfully complete the review period.
• One year of relevant experience. Relevant experience is defined as Fiscal Technicial 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.

Supplemental Information

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. 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. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• 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 near 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.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!