Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1) Recruitment #2024-6-0033 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Southeast Region- Ellensburg, WA *Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly *

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Responsibilities:

• Analyze and reconcile the semi-monthly payroll information for approximately 200 permanent and part-time employees
• Prepare and analyze semi-monthly leave reports to identify employees requiring additional regular and overtime pay adjustments, which require complex, detailed calculations and analysis of payroll records.
• Maintains and monitors the payroll systems, HRMS, MyPortal, Pay1 & NTAR; Reconciles, Monitors, Analyzes, and corrects discrepancies between employee payroll inputs from documents (Time & Activity Reports, fire OF288s, schedule changes, benefits, etc.) & reports.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply complex Civil Service Rules and DNR policies and procedures concerning regular pay, overtime, part-time, and exempt employees; overtime-eligible and non-eligible employees; employee benefits to ensure accuracy and compliance with State and Federal requirements, and Collective Bargaining Unit Agreements Resolves discrepancies, provides direction & guidance to and with region management &/or employee supervisors as well as region staff.
• Process benefits in the PAY1 system. Analyze and interpret benefit forms for accuracy and completion. Works with HCA to resolve issues with benefits. Explaining benefits to employees. Assist employees with questions and issues regarding benefits.
• Uses independent judgment to resolve problems related to accounts payable & travel documentation received from internal & external customers. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets agency accounting and financial records and reports generated in Datamart and FES. Develop or recommend procedures to improve fiscal operations to Fiscal Analyst 4 and the Region Operations Management team.

*Required Qualifications: *

- - 15 college credit hours of accounting AND one year of professional clerical, fiscal, or accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education. - Experience with basic computer applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Excel). - Experience setting priorities to meet work deadlines and produce results. - Experience compiling financial analysis reports. - Experience performing accurate work using knowledge of general accounting practices. - Experience with Payroll and Accounts Payable. - Proficiency in using a ten-key calculator. - Experience with providing superior customer service. - Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. - Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed. - Record-keeping skills. - Skills in fiscal accountability.