Budget and Fees Analyst (Budget Analyst 1)

$45,732 - $61,404/Yr

State of Washington Dept. of Ecology - Lacey, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lacey, WA

About the position

The Budget and Fees Analyst (Budget Analyst 1) position at the Washington State Department of Ecology is focused on budget development, financial monitoring, and revenue collection within the Water Quality Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of budgetary and fiscal tasks while promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. The position allows for a hybrid work schedule, enabling employees to work from home and the office, thus contributing to a healthier work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Examine and reconcile data and information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Request and submit data via the Office of Financial Management's multiple budget systems.
• Gather and interpret expenditure and revenue data monthly and quarterly related to specific revenue streams, staff plans, and federal grants.
• Reconcile billing data in the billing database with the payment data in the accounts receivable database.
• Review, evaluate, and input annual data submitted to the Permit Fee Unit needed for fee assessments.
• Route and track contracts.

Requirements

• A total of 7 years of experience and/or education in budgets, management, program analysis, bookkeeping, or accounting.
• Education involving a major study in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or finance.
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping (1 year preferred).
• Intermediate proficiency with agency standard software applications and systems.

Nice-to-haves

• State or local government accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong accuracy skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Work from home
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance