Fiscal Analyst , Grant Accounting Principal Assistant

Description

Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4), Grant Accounting Principal Assistant
Recruitment #2026-7-0156
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position

Location:

Natural Resources Building
- Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $5,506.00 - $7,399.00
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 07/24/26.

• Serve as principal assistant to FA5 as primary grant accountant for the agency
• Provide accounting and financial reporting support for federal, local, and interagency grants
• Analyze federal grant awards, create grant files, track grant accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state guidance, policies, and procedures
• Initiate program reports to track, monitor, and analyze grant expenditures for grant managers to verify and approve
• Identify potential financial and/or compliance problems and provide necessary fiscal recommendations
• Prepare, process and/or submit necessary federal financial reports, federal billings and drawdowns
• Maintain spreadsheets for agency-wide financial reconciliation of federal, local, and interagency general ledgers for year-end closing and reporting
• Act as primary contact and financial coordinator for federal audits of assigned agency grants
• Act as a point of contact for federal grant systems including Grants.gov, ASAP, and IPP

• Provide financial data for Quarterly County Income Report
• Develop and schedule reports from OFM’s Enterprise Reporting and agency’s Financial Datamart as needed and/or requested by management, state auditors, Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee (JLARC), etc.
• Develop and provide user training for the agency’s Financial Datamart reporting system
• Assist the Financial Reporting and Grant Accounting Supervisor in setting up the Cost Allocation (CAS) Plan for agency programs; done at the beginning of each biennium and maintained as changes occur during the biennial period.
• Oversee the preparation of the interest calculation and revenue trust balances for the agency’s CAS and enter data into the CAS Beginning Balance (NBGB) table
• Verify the monthly revenue load from NaturE into Datamart
• Create and maintain business partners (BP) for the agency revenue system – NaturE
• Maintain the BP request form

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or payroll; OR a combination of relevant experience and/or education.
• At least one (1) year of leadership experience overseeing projects, programs, or supporting small teams.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with business intelligence/analysis systems such as Smartsheet, Tableau, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent.

• Oversee AP, AR, and payroll accounting activities across multiple programs.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements, including AP accruals, AR balances, and payroll liabilities.
• Implement and maintain internal controls for AP, AR, and payroll processes.
• Serve as a systems expert and support integration, data governance, and system configuration.
• Oversee reconciliation processes, including clearing accounts, suspense accounts, and payroll benefits.
• Guide others in ethical accounting practices and risk management.
• Brief senior leaders on accounting issues, risks, and financial implications.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on initiatives.
• Coordinate audit responses and ensure documentation meets audit standards.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, public records retention, and requests are followed.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, or related field (to include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budget management credits).
• Experience using…