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Job Announcement: Fiscal Technician 2 (Non-Permanent, 12 Months)

Location: Lacey, WA
Division: WSDOT Accounting & Financial Services
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Union: WFSE
Telework Eligible: Hybrid (1-2 Days in office)

Position Overview

Join the WSDOT Accounting & Financial Services (AFS) division and help support the stabilization of our newly deployed financial system, TRAINS 4.0. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in finance, accounting, or business operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience with financial data management, reconciliation, and system testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data Correction & Entry:
    • Add and correct financial data in TRAINS 4.0 missed or loaded in error during system conversion.
    • Edit data identified during ongoing maintenance and operations.
  • Financial Transaction Reconciliation:
    • Run reports to identify inaccurate transactions.
    • Create correcting journal vouchers and reject unnecessary transactions.
    • Reconcile financial entries for accuracy.
  • Documentation & Communication:
    • Document cleanup activities and monitor work queues.
    • Communicate completion of corrections to relevant teams.
  • System Testing Support:
    • Set up and assist with test data and executions for various financial systems.
    • Report findings to project and business teams.
  • Other Duties:
    • Support additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education:
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Current college enrollment or recent graduation in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
    • Ability to accurately enter, retrieve, and update information in database systems.
  • Core Competencies:
    • Growth mindset and commitment to learning.
    • Service-oriented attitude and strong customer service skills.
    • Clear and professional communication (verbal and written).
    • Teamwork and collaboration.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Time management and prioritization.
    • Critical thinking and problem-solving.
    • Independence and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Familiarity with WSDOT/OFM/OST financial rules and regulations.
  • Experience with WSDOT accounting systems, especially TRAINS.

Working Conditions

  • Home office setting with occasional travel for meetings or in office work.
  • Interactions primarily via email, with some phone and in-person contact.
  • Telework eligible.