Fiscal Analyst - Project Support & Receivables

Position: Fiscal Analyst 3 - Project Support & Receivables
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!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join the Project Support and Receivables (PS&R) team within the Accounting and Financial Services Division in Lacey, WA. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of fiscal, grant, contract, and accounts receivable activities that help ensure the agency meets its fiduciary responsibilities and complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state and federal regulations, and WSDOT policies.

This position plays a critical role in supporting transportation projects and programs across the agency by analyzing financial information, establishing and maintaining financial records, monitoring compliance requirements, and providing consultation on complex accounting and funding issues. If you enjoy solving financial challenges, working with detailed data, and supporting meaningful public service work, this may be an excellent opportunity for you.

What to Expect

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

* Perform senior-level financial monitoring, review, and analysis of accounting and fiscal data in accordance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and WSDOT policies and practices.

* Analyze expenditures, grants, and financial transactions to ensure compliance with federal funding requirements and identify potential impacts to project budgets and funding sources.

* Establish and modify work orders, reimbursable agreements, and payable agreements within WSDOT's financial systems while ensuring accurate coding and compliance with funding requirements.

* Analyze financial data from multiple systems, interpret grant and funding requirements, determine eligibility and matching requirements, and identify potential compliance concerns.

* Review agreements to identify funding limitations, billing requirements, time constraints, and other fiscal obligations.

* Monitor accounts receivable, revenue, and general ledger activity; prepare reconciliations; process accounting adjustments; and resolve billing and collection issues.

* Collaborate with agreement managers, program staff, and customers to address outstanding financial issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

* Provide additional fiscal, accounting, and financial support activities as assigned.

Qualifications

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

* GAAP & Governmental Accounting:
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to governmental accounting, including revenue recognition and accounts receivable.

* Accounts Receivable Management:
Knowledge of accounts receivable lifecycle management, including third-party damage receivables, adjustments, collection monitoring, allowance for doubtful accounts, and write-offs.

* Financial Reporting:
Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and performance measures used to evaluate receivable balances, cash collections, and collection effectiveness.

* Financial Analysis:
Skills in analyzing, reconciling, and validating accounting data to ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenditures, and accounts receivable.

* Research & Problem Solving:
Skills in researching complex accounting issues across multiple financial and reporting systems and determining appropriate corrective actions.

* Communication:
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.

* Professional Judgment:
Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and make decisions within assigned authority.

* Organization & Prioritization:
Ability to manage a dynamic workload, balance competing priorities, and complete assignments accurately within required time frames.

* Teamwork &

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contribute to shared goals, and maintain individual accountability.

* Growth Mindset:
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.

* Service-Oriented:
Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

* Public Sector Fiscal Knowledge:
Knowledge of federal and state fiscal regulations and requirements governing public-sector accounting and receivable management.

* Financial Systems Expertise:
Knowledge of enterprise financial systems and subsidiary receivable and reporting systems used to record, research, and report…