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  A great total compensation and benefits package
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, and Washington Immigrant Network
• Supported growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work

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  Plan, leads, organize, and assign the work performed by staff
• Ensure staff is trained in appropriate accounting methods and procedures
• Provide recommendations on improving accounts payable processes and internal controls
• Develop and implements policies and fiscal procedures
• Provides timely and accurate financial data to management and programs
• Participate and motivate accounts payable staff in team meetings including daily huddles, AP huddles, finance leadership team, and finance division all staff meetings
• Train and develop financial staff to understand rules and policies, including GAAP, Office of Financial Management (OFM) policies, and agency policies
• Verify accounts payable work to ensure accurate data is entered into the accounting systems and in AFRS
• Assist in system development, documentation and process improvements including testing and verifying changes to processes and procedures
• Monitor fiscal and accounting activities, analyze and evaluate potential problems
• Identifies and implements required internal controls
• Work internally and externally to develop appropriate new processes or changes needed based on business and/or program needs
• Provide accounting support to DES programs, budget staff and management
• Review financial reports and other documents that are prepared by AP staff
• Act as back up support for the SAFS AP supervisor and AP Manager as needed
• Other duties as assigned

18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, budget, or other relevant field OR as a condition of employment, commitment to attain hours within 12 months of hire

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A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field AND at least Four (4) years experience in accounting, auditing, or relevant financial field

OR

An Associate’s Degree and six (6) years’ experience in accounting, auditing, or relevant financial field

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At least eight (8) years of experience in accounting, auditing, or relevant financial field

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  Two (2) years experience in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), handling general ledger accounting and accounts payable
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of statewide accounting and administrative manual (SAAM)
• Knowledge and experience using the statewide accounting system – Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS)
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to clearly communicate with customers being consistent
• Ability to prioritize to meet routine deadlines
• Ability to follow established procedures and to recommend improvements to established procedures
• Ability to produce timely and accurate work products using Excel Spreadsheets

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Read the full Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies (Download PDF reader) (PDF document).

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

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  A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

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  Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, 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 competence to perform in the position.