Contract And Procurement System (Caps) Fiscal Analyst 1 (Fa1) - Olympia

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
We're looking for a Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1) to join our dynamic team in Olympia. Across the organization, we are working toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."
The Opportunity:
As a Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1), you are a resource for the Financial Business Services Division by processing contracts, vendor, employee and non-employee reimbursements, and assigned credit card statements. You will conduct financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Some of what you will do:

• Process contract payments for the Operations team within the Accounting Unit.
• Process in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), payments to contractors after reviewing for accuracy, validity, and compliance with federal, state, and agency policies.
• Process in the Contract and Procurement System (CAPS) and Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), payments to contractors by reviewing all invoices for accuracy, validity, and compliance with state, federal, and agency policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain multiple financial tracking tools to monitor executed contract awards, sources of funding, payments, and balances.
• Develop, implement, and maintain multiple financial tracking tools to monitor executed contract awards, sources of funding, payments, and balances.
• Review financial data and prepare monthly accruals to record accurate financial information in AFRS for the end of each accounting period, monthly and annually.
• Communicate with staff and customers in person, over the phone, or in writing to identify need, provide information, or direct customers to applicable resources.
• Ensure all desk manual procedures are up-to-date and accurate.
• Serve as backup to other unit staff by completing essential functions of the job.

What we are looking for:
An Associate's degree, and one year of relevant experience OR Equivalent education/experience (three years total)
Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org.
Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Bachelor's degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting. Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours. A Master's degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can substitute for professional experience
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents to your application:

• Current resume detailing work history and education.
• Cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position.

Supplemental Information:
Per Governor Inslee's Directive 22-13.1 state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. 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.
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.
The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? Unable to apply online? Contact the Recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov or (360) 280-3173 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388
Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application? Call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.
06224Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent