Fiscal Analyst - OneWA Project

Opportunity

Fiscal Analyst 3 – Department of Retirement Systems

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fiscal Analyst 3 to support the agency’s readiness for the statewide OneWA accounting system transition. This project based role provides the opportunity to apply your financial analysis and reconciliation skills while back filling critical fiscal functions that enable other team members to participate in project activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the agency maintains accurate, timely, and compliant fiscal operations during this major system change.

• Analyzing daily and monthly reports of contributions, rollovers, distributions, and payments to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Coordinating and validating daily fund transfers with the Office of the State Treasurer to ensure timely investments and customer disbursements.
• Preparing daily deposits, reconciling activity, and monitoring cash flow to support investment and benefit payment needs.
• Performing reconciliations and journal entries in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
• Supporting employers with reporting corrections in the Employer Reporting Application (ERA).
• Researching and resolving complex accounting anomalies such as contribution rejects, disbursement reversals, and lost earnings activities.
• Documenting procedures and suggesting improvements to support effective fiscal operations.
• Providing assistance, as needed, with returned tax documents and disbursement team tasks.

After successful completion of the review period and demonstrating the ability to work independently, you may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Telework is contingent upon a telework agreement and requires residence within a reasonable commuting distance of the DRS building in Tumwater, WA.

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, processing, reconciling and balancing transactions and accounting records.
• Typically gained through at least four (4) years of full‑time professional experience or an associate’s degree or higher in accounting or a closely related field (including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting). Up to two years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Proficiency in the following competency areas is required:

Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment. Adapts easily to changing business needs.

Attention to Detail – Plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Follows processes and procedures and double‑checks work product.

Analysis – Studies and reviews documents and information closely; uses data to assess issues and make recommendations.

Mathematical Reasoning – Works comfortably with numbers, performs calculations, and detects errors.

Managing Workloads – Effectively organizes and prioritizes multiple, sometimes complex, assignments and meets deadlines.

Cooperation – Fosters a collaborative environment and builds consensus.

Meeting the Needs of Others – Demonstrates empathy, flexibility, and responsiveness when interacting with customers, colleagues, and community members.

Learning and Growth – Pursues opportunities to learn, improve, and expand capabilities.

• Experience with the state’s Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and it’s processes.

• Flexible work schedules
• Infants at Work Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Access to Linked In Learning
• Commitment to team member safety and wellness
• Community involvement and charitable giving opportunities
• Commute Trip Reduction Program
• Free parking and EV chargers available

The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. DRS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.