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Full-time

Clark County , Vancouver, WA Western Australia United States

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Every blind and low vision student in Washington has the supports and services they need to succeed.

Agency Profile: The core purpose of the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is to empower blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. We believe in a future where every blind and low vision student in Washington has the supports and services they need to succeed. Our programs and services are provided across a diverse continuum of service options; including a range of short and long-term programs that include residential options at our Vancouver campus, outreach services in local schools and communities, access to specialized technology and resources through our Ogden Resource Center, as well as training options for parents, educators, and related service providers through a combination of department efforts. Our greatest resource at WSSB are our incredible staff. Our valued employees are continuously encouraged to improve the ways that we provide service to our students and the community. WSSBs core values are: being student-centered, equity, accessibility, relationships, and continuous improvement.

Position Profile: The Washington State School for the Blind has a Fiscal Analyst 2 position open. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director of Business & Finance, performs specialized accounting activities in accounts payable and receivable systems; monitors, reviews, audits the accounting or fiscal aspects of contracts or grants to ensure contractual fiscal or grant compliance; trains and develops fiscal related professional staff in financial methods and procedures; manages the fiscal year-end closing and related adjustments; and serves as back-up for payroll system entry and processing. Prepares and analyzes comprehensive and complex financial data to determine their significance; and conducts fiscal research and studies to determine appropriate trends, developments or procedures.

• A Bachelor's degree with eighteen quarter or twelve semester hours of college-level accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one to two years of Professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education (typically this is not usually for the credit hours).
• Knowledge and experience with payables processing.
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to process financial data, account receivable transactions and some payroll processing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines, and monitor process task order to maintain workflow.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to issues as they arise.
• Ability to prepare various reports by locating required information and developing text and presentations through the use of appropriate software.
• Ability to process payroll-related documents through the use of appropriate databases.

• Excellent knowledge of/training in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, QuickBooks, HRMS (payroll system) and state systems.
• One year experience in payables processing with the State of WA.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to process transactions accurately.
• Excellent knowledge of federal and state employer tax preparation and reporting.
• Ability to pass the criminal background check

WSSB offers employees a student-focused and mission-driven environment that empowers blind and low-vision individuals to reach their full potential. Our beautiful 13.2-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places and not only includes state-of-the-art classrooms but a fitness center with saline pool, track & field, auditorium, braille center, low vision clinic, LIFTT program offering dorm-style housing to students and much more!

Note: This position will remain open until filled or until enough qualified applications have been received. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the position at any time, for any reason so apply early for the best consideration. The full salary range has been posted for informational purposes only. New hires without State of Washington agency experience in a similarly situated position typically do not start at the top of the range as these are considered senior/longevity steps. Education/experience will be considered for the proper placement of any final candidate. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions and shifts.

How to apply:

Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All:
The Washington State School for the Blind celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. A background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competency to perform in the position. Applicants are required to sign a release authorizing inquiry. Failure to do so shall disqualify the applicant from employment in these positions.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Veterans Preference:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security number. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Additional Information:
The state of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application, or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 947-3311. Should you have any questions regarding this position, or the online application, please email Kristina.Bader@wssb.wa.gov. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.