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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Fire Accounting Specialist, Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1) in Castle Rock, Washington
Fire Accounting Specialist, Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1) Recruitment #2024-8-A039 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Castle Rock, WA
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered *Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly *
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Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze, interpret, and assemble documentation related to fire cost recoveries. Ensure all recoverable costs are accounted for in the recovery bill.
- Calculate and administer fire cost recovery billings.
- Prepare billing documents for other agency recovery billings.
- Process payments to contractors and cooperators who provide services on wildfires.
- Process payroll and benefits for region wildfire staff.
- Analyze expenditures for programs related to reacting to fire potential and seasonal suppression cost, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
*Required Qualifications: *
- Associate degree in accounting or a related field AND 1 year of professional experience in accounting or fiscal-related work. OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- 15 credit hours of college-level accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
- Experience with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting accounting and financial records and reports, as well as analyzing and correcting discrepancies.
- Experience effectively conveying ideas and information in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader.
- 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.
- Ability to use data and information in a clear and rational thought process.
- Mathematical Reasoning -Ability to accurately choose from and utilize a variety of mathematical and/or statistical techniques.
- Record Keeping-Ability to consistently and accurately document information or update records.
- Experience organizing and prioritizing work with inflexible and conflicting deadlines.
- Fiscal Accountability- Must be able to responsibly and accurately handle the public's money when processing financial transactions and/or committing fiscal resources.