Fire Fiscal Analyst (FA1)

Salary: $4,108.00 – $5,506.00 Monthly
The salary range listed includes a general wage increase of 2% for all state employees effective July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

–Compile and analyze documentation for Wildland Fire Expenditures associated with Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG).
–Review/code Wildland Fire payables and prepare invoice payment requests (IPRs).
–Assist with special projects as assigned: Ad hoc reports, documentation retrieval, assistance with fiscal year-end close, and gathering documentation for litigation requests.
 

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

–One (1) year of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or payroll;
OR a combination of relevant experience and/or education.
–Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Required Competencies: 
–Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports.
–Collect and organize financial data in accordance with prescribed guidance.
–Effectively prioritize tasks by importance and urgency to ensure key responsibilities are fulfilled.
–Organizational skills to create and maintain files, and dedication to accuracy with an eye for detail.
–Understand basic accounting procedures like journal entry creation (including preparation of supporting documentation), debits/credits, and review and running basic reports.
–Understand, apply, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including GAAP.
–Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
–Ability to function in a high-performing team.
–Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Desired Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

–Associate degree (to include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budget management credits).
–Experience using Washington state financial systems, such as the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), FES, and NaturE.
–User-end experience with Workday or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
–Proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, and basic Microsoft Excel formulas.