Internal Controls & Tolling Consultant (WMS1

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is seeking an experienced and strategic Internal Controls & Tolling Consultant to join the Accounting & Financial Services Division (AFS) in Lacey, WA. In this critical role, you will manage WSDOT's Internal Control Program while serving as a subject matter expert on complex accounting processes such as cost allocation and the allowance for doubtful accounts. This position plays a vital role in safeguarding the agency's financial integrity by evaluating internal controls, assessing risk, assisting with remediation strategies, and ensuring compliance with state and federal accounting requirements.

You will partner with agency leaders, financial professionals, and contracted vendors to strengthen internal control frameworks, support toll accounting operations, and provide expert consultation on complex financial matters that impact WSDOT's credibility, financial reporting, and fiduciary responsibilities. If you enjoy solving complex financial challenges, influencing enterprise-wide processes, and helping ensure the responsible stewardship of public resources, this is an exciting opportunity to make a statewide impact.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Monitor and support the financial reporting of statewide tolling accounts, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial information within tolling and statewide accounting systems.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and administer cost allocation and revenue recognition methodologies used to allocate shared expenses and revenues across statewide toll facilities.
• Ensure accurate allowance rates are applied and reflected in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and recommend changes to methodologies and calculations when needed.
• Administer WSDOT's statewide Internal Control Review Program, including conducting agency-wide assessments and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Partner with financial planning and Toll Division staff to support bond requirements and establish bond amortization schedules and related financial reporting processes.
• Provide expert accounting and financial management consultation on complex accounting systems, policies, and toll accounting operations, and serve as a liaison with contracted tolling vendors.
• Assist with fund and general ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the agency's financial records and transactions.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Equity & Inclusion: Experience contributing to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect and equal opportunity.
• Accounting & Financial Expertise: Knowledge of accounting, auditing, or fraud examination principles and practices.
• Internal Controls Management: Experience developing, monitoring, or assessing integrated systems of internal controls.
• Communication: Experience developing and presenting complex accounting and financial information to support decision making;
  Ability to communicate complex financial and technical information clearly and effectively.
• Consultation & Partnership: Experience providing guidance and consultation to financial professionals and organizational leaders.
• Policy Analysis & Implementation: Experience analyzing and translating laws, regulations, and policies into effective procedures and practices.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and…