L&I Fiscal Analyst

Fiscal Analyst 5 – Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)

Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), this technical expert and primary Financial Analyst supports personnel and payroll for the agency. The role oversees the Payroll Revolving Account and supervises the team responsible for reconciling and managing the payroll general ledgers.

• Monitor, analyze, adjust, and reconcile L&I payroll general ledgers.
• Coordinate reconciliations with Payroll Specialists and Financial Management. Provide recommendations, resolutions, and guidance while serving as the technical expert on the Payroll Revolving Account.
• Audit corrections to retirement postings for L&I’s approximately 3,000 employees.
• Prepare statements supporting reconciliation on a monthly basis for presentation to the Payroll Manager and the OHR Director.
• Analyze payroll financials to include error identification, tax reporting, and other complex payroll issues.
• Work with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and Washington Technology Solutions (WATech) on complex situations to reach a resolution.
• Serve as the agency expert in State and Federal tax law.
• Research, resolve, and respond to IRS correspondence.
• Lead Calendar Year-End, Fiscal Year-End and Biennial Closing responsibilities.
• Oversee Fiscal Analyst staff by assigning and evaluating work, training, coaching, setting expectations, providing mentorship, and ensuring consistent process flow between Fiscal Analysts and Payroll & Benefit Specialists.

• Seven (7) years of professional accounting, auditing, budgeting or finance experience or other related professional experience. This experience should include reconciling as well as communicating complex concepts verbally and in writing.
• Education with a focus on accounting, finance, business or related field may substitute year for year with experience.

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Professional experience preparing, reconciling, and analyzing general ledger entries.
• Professional experience preparing 941 Federal Tax Returns and associated W‑2’s for quarterly, year‑end and biennium closing.
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules and regulations as they relate to garnishments, and insurance.
• Familiarity with State of Washington civil service rules and collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Teleworking is an option for this position and may be done part time depending on business needs. An expectation exists to report to the office at least once per month. The position is located in Tumwater, Washington. State employees who meet the qualifications will be eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.

Prior to placement, a background check, including criminal history record, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining eligibility for the position.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD‑214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Personal identifiable data such as Social Security numbers should be blacked out.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process may call 360‑902‑5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

For any questions regarding this job posting, contact Elena Emery .