Fiscal Analyst 3 - OneWA Project Role

Description

Are you detail oriented and motivated by ensuring fiscal accuracy, timely reporting, and smooth financial operations? And are you ready for a project-based opportunity where you will play a key role in maintaining compliance and supporting the Department of Retirement Systems through a major state-wide accounting system transition? If this sounds like you , the role of Fiscal Analyst 3 at the Department of Retirement Systems may be the ideal next step in your career!

This is a project role funded through June 2026 with the potential to be extended through June 2027. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by 8 : 00 am (PST) on Monday, November 10, will get first consideration.

Interviews will be in person at our Tumwater Office and will be scheduled on November 17 and 18, 2025. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process.

Duties

The Opportunity :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fiscal Analyst 3 to support the agency's readiness for the statewide OneWA accounting system transition. This project-based role provides the opportunity to apply your financial analysis and reconciliation skills while backfilling critical fiscal functions that enable other team members to participate in project activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the agency maintains accurate, timely, and compliant fiscal operations during this major system change.

Some of what you'll do includes :

• Analyzing daily and monthly reports of contributions, rollovers, distributions, and payments to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Coordinating and validating daily fund transfers with the Office of the State Treasurer to ensure timely investments and customer disbursements.
• Preparing daily deposits, reconciling activity, and monitoring cash flow to support investment and benefit payment needs.
• Performing reconciliations and journal entries in the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
• Supporting employers with reporting corrections in the Employer Reporting Application (ERA).
• Researching and resolving complex accounting anomalies such as contribution rejects, disbursement reversals, and lost earnings activities.
• Documenting procedures and suggesting improvements to support effective fiscal operations.

NOTE : After successful completion of the review period and effectively demonstrating the ability to perform work independently, you may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week, at the discretion of the Appointing Authority and with a telework agreement in place. You must live within a reasonable commuting distance (less than 50 straight- line miles) to the DRS building in Tumwater, WA, and must be willing and able to adjust your telework schedule whenever necessary to complete work assignments, attend mandatory meetings, trainings, etc., at the DRS facility.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

The above experience is typically gained through at least four (4) years of full-time professional experience. An associates degree or higher in accounting or a closely related field (including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting), may substitute for up to two years of experience

Experience can be gained through various combinations of professional employment and volunteer / personal experience.

Adaptability / Flexibility

Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment. Adapts easily to changing business needs, adjusting effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures to achieve successful solutions. Demonstrates openness to new and different ways of doing things.

Attention to Detail

Plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Follows processes and procedures in the completion of work. Carefully monitors the details and quality of work and double-checks work product to ensure accuracy and consistency

Analysis

Studies and reviews documents and information closely; readily identifies information that is not pertinent and understands when additional or verifying data is needed. Uses data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make recommendations / decisions.

Mathematical Reasoning

Familiar and comfortable working with numbers. Understands how numbers are related, combined, and estimated; accurately executes arithmetical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Quickly recognizes when the results of a mathematical operation are inconsistent with expectations and detects probable errors in calculations.

Managing Workloads

Effectively organizes and prioritizes multiple, sometimes complex assignments, often involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on-time. Transitions easily between tasks; is able to incorporate project work into established workload and meet deadlines.

Cooperation

Fosters a work environment that emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and group participation. Works with others to accomplish objectives and achieve results. Builds consensus; looks for solutions in which all parties can benefit. Maintains positive and productive relationships.

Dependability

Shows commitment, dedication, and accountability in work. Works effectively and fulfills commitments made to customers, peers, and team members. Is reliable in punctuality and attendance; can be counted on to get things done.

Reading, Comprehending and Retaining Information

Accurately reads, interprets, and retains information from written material, including rules, regulations, manuals, and instructions. Effectively applies the information in communicating with others, carrying out work activities, making decisions, and solving problems.

The following experience is not required but will set you apart :

Supplemental Information

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How to Apply : Interested applicants who meet the qualifications and competencies in this announcement are encouraged to apply.

(Applications without these required attachments will not be accepted).

A cover letter clearly describing how your knowledge, skills and abilities align with the job duties and qualifications of this position.

References, Personnel File Review, and Background Checks

Work Authorization

Why Work for DRS? At DRS, we are one team. We administer eight public retirement systems, 15 retirement plans, and the Deferred Compensation Program, and we serve over 930,000 current and former public employees in Washington. Our customers include fire fighters, teachers and school employees, state and local government employees, and public safety and law enforcement officers.

Regardless of what our specific duties may be, we are all dedicated to one purpose : ensuring our members have the information, tools, expertise and services that ensure they receive the retirement benefits earned while in public service. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where team members are fully engaged and supported in meeting (and exceeding) our customers' expectations. All DRS leaders are focused on providing the coaching, mentoring, resources and support that team members need to be successful.

DRS offers a generous benefits package that includes membership in the Public Employees Retirement System; health , dental and vision coverage and participation in the Deferred Compensation Program. Also, as a public service employee you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness . (See the Benefits tab at the top of this post for more information).

Other perks include :

Veteran's Preference : Applicants wishing to claim Veteran's Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or redact any personally identifiable information such as social security numbers and year of birth. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. DRS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

If you need assistance with the online application or have questions regarding the recruitment, please contact Human Resource office at drs.recruitment@drs.wa.gov

Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternate format, may call the Human Resources Office at (360) 664-7309 or TTY Relay Service at 711.

Come join the DRS team!

Why Work for DRS? At DRS, we are one team. We administer eight public retirement systems, 15 retirement plans, and the Deferred Compensation Program, and we serve over 930,000 current and former public employees in Washington. Our customers include fire fighters, teachers and school employees, state and local government employees, and public safety and law enforcement officers.

Regardless of what our specific duties may be, we are all dedicated to one purpose : ensuring our members have the information, tools, expertise and services that ensure they receive the retirement benefits earned while in public service. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where team members are fully engaged and supported in meeting (and exceeding) our customers' expectations. All DRS leaders are focused on providing the coaching, mentoring, resources and support that team members need to be successful.

DRS offers a generous benefits package that includes membership in the Public Employees Retirement System; health , dental and vision coverage and participation in the Deferred Compensation Program. Also, as a public service employee you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness . (See the Benefits tab at the top of this post for more information).

Other perks include :

Veteran's Preference : Applicants wishing to claim Veteran's Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or redact any personally identifiable information such as social security numbers and year of birth. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. DRS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

If you need assistance with the online application or have questions regarding the recruitment, please contact Human Resource office at drs.recruitment@drs.wa.gov

Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternate format, may call the Human Resources Office at (360) 664-7309 or TTY Relay Service at 711.

Come join the DRS team!