Fiscal Analyst 5 (FA5)
Salary: $5,501.00 - $7,400.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/17/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Office of Finance, Budget and Economics. We are looking for a payroll expert to join their team as a Fiscal Analyst 5. In this role, you will be able to support the DNR in their mission, goals, and objectives by developing systems and processes that ensure that every employee is paid accurately and timely. You will utilize your knowledge and expertise in the analysis, audits, and oversight of agency payroll processing. This position interacts with HR Consultants, agency employees and supervisors, other state and federal agencies, other HR/Payroll staff in the agency, and assists with the development of fiscal procedures, development of automated and manual reporting processes, and interpretation and analysis of payroll data.

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise an FA4 within the payroll unit.
• Performs expert-level accounting functions, financial review, and complex analysis of accounting, payroll, and fiscal data.
• Act as payroll consultant for the Wildland Fire Management division.
• Provide complex training for the seasonal Wildfire Pilots and Helitak employees in eTAR and leave submission, regular and overtime rate calculation, specialty pay, and benefits. 
• Provide refresher and updated training for agency payroll processors. 
• Review, analyze, and interpret all payroll records/reports to ensure that basic pay, overtime, and benefits are correct based on Collective Bargaining Agreements, RCWs, WACs, HCA, DRS, IRS, OFM, and ESD rules and regulations. 
• Review and ensure that all leave (and leave accruals) have been taken, paid, and/or accrued correctly.
• Review retroactive adjustments for accuracy and enter adjustments into HRMS in compliance with Agency policy, CBAs, federal and state laws.
• Act as an agency expert for all taxable benefits.
• Process court-ordered garnishments, ESD Garnishments, and IRS Levies
• Conduct reconciliations of the State Payroll Revolving Fund 035.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports and payments to the IRS, L&I, ESD, DRS, and HCA.
• Compose letters and emails to employees for collections, insurance, and other payroll matters.
• Set up new hires, process rehires, transfers, separations, and all other actions within HRMS, PAY1, and/or Benefits 24/7.
• Review PEBB worksheets for accuracy and process, maintain, and monitor benefits in compliance with HCA, OFM, CBAs, and Agency policy.
• Answer questions from all employees related to payroll, benefits, and garnishments.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of 15 college credits of accounting, auditing, or budgeting 
• Four years' professional experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience and proficiency using computer systems, including Microsoft Office Excel & Word and Access. 
• Experience in all of the following: 
  • Journal voucher processing and transaction codes;
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting accounting systems; and
  • General Ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in payroll processing.
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Consistent ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers and diverse clientele.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

About Washington State Department of Natural Resources

About Washington State Department of Natural Resources Washington State Department of Natural Resources is Service, Science, Sustainability. DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. We generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. But managing lands is only half of our story. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices. We have some of the most talented people in the industry. We honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. We invite you to learn more about our culture, our careers, and why some of the top forestry and natural science professionals have joined Washington DNR by visiting our DNR website at www.dnr.wa.gov.

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