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L&I Fiscal Analyst 5, Payroll
State of Washington Dept. of Labor & Industries - Tumwater, WA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Fiscal Analyst 5 position at the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) in Washington is a full-time role focused on overseeing payroll and benefits management. Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, the analyst will serve as the technical expert in payroll processes, manage the Payroll Revolving Account, and supervise a team responsible for payroll general ledger reconciliation. The role emphasizes collaboration, customer service, and continuous learning within a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, adjust, and reconcile L&I payroll general ledgers.
- Coordinate reconciliations with Payroll Specialists and Financial Management.
- Provide recommendations, resolutions, and guidance as the technical expert on the Payroll Revolving Account.
- Audit corrections to retirement postings for approximately 3,000 employees.
- Prepare monthly reconciliation statements for presentation to the Payroll Manager and OHR Director.
- Analyze payroll financials, including error identification and tax reporting.
- Collaborate with OFM and WATech on complex payroll situations.
- Serve as the agency expert in State and Federal tax law.
- Research, resolve, and respond to IRS correspondence.
- Lead Calendar Year-End, Fiscal Year-End, and Biennial Closing responsibilities.
- Oversee Fiscal Analyst staff by assigning and evaluating work, training, and mentoring.
Requirements
- Six (6) years of professional accounting, auditing, budgeting, or finance experience, including reconciliation and communication of complex concepts.
- Education in accounting, finance, business, or a related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- 18 quarters or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Nice-to-haves
- Professional experience preparing, reconciling, and analyzing general ledger entries.
- Experience preparing 941 Federal Tax Returns and associated W-2s for quarterly, year-end, and biennium closing.
- Ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules and regulations related to garnishments and insurance.
- Familiarity with State of Washington civil service rules and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Generous retirement package
- Telework options
- Learning and development opportunities
