Accounts Payable & Payroll, Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1)

The State of Washington's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking an Accounts Payable & Payroll, Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1) to join their South Puget Sound Region Finance team. This role involves processing vendor and employee payment claims, verifying payroll information, and managing credit card accounts, all while adapting to changes in policies and procedures. Responsibilities Accounts Payable Specialist – Review & process vendor and employee payment claims according to DNR Interagency & Cooperator agreements, DES contracts, OFM, Internal DNR policy and procedure, and vendor terms Payroll Analysis - Verify and reconcile the semi-monthly payroll information for approximately 250 permanent and part-time employees Credit card administrator - Issue, monitor, and maintain all credit card accounts for SPS Region Purchasing & Fuel Cards Complete daily deposit of all cash & checks received at the region office Skills One year of fiscal technical experience Experience using Adobe Pro, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel in a professional setting Experience with Payroll and Accounts Payable Experience using M365 – Includes Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, and laws and practices – GAAP Ability to make decisions within delegated authority 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, and public records retention and requests are followed DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, Commitment to Excellence Experience successfully prioritizing work with inflexible and conflicting deadlines Associate degree or higher in accounting, auditing, or budgeting Knowledge of the Department of Natural Resources or OFM financial policies and procedures Experience using SAP software such as NaturE or HRMS Experience with government fiscal operations Demonstrated aptitude to learn business computer software systems Experience compiling financial analysis reports Benefits Commitment to organizational health and wellness Work/life balance DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.) Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more Leadership that empowers and supports employees Professional development opportunities Educational and career development aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Company Overview Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is