If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Are you a self-starter with an interest in accounting and public service?
• Do you thrive in a team environment?

• Do you want a position with career growth oppo*rtunities?*

   

About the Agency & Division: The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion *in the workplace, and is an *Equal Opportunity Employer.* *The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future. 

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Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS) is responsible for the management of all agency financial activities including Accounting, Budgeting, Contractual Agreements, Financial Systems, Grants, and Payroll.  The division consists of the Budget Section, the Accounting Section, the Financial Systems and Payroll Section, and the Contracting Section. 

Duties

This position is responsible performs payroll functions and coordinates benefits for agency employees. This position is a primary contributor who ensures the accurate and timely execution of payroll functions and the assignment of employee benefits.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Perform Human Resource Management System (HRMS) and Personnel/Payroll System (PAY1) end-user activities.
• Provide guidance to agency employees.
• Review and approve payroll documents and forms.
• Analyze payroll results and reports.
• Assist in the review, analysis and interpretation of labor, payroll and leave report data.
• Initiate necessary actions to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Civil Service Rules, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), Health Care Authority (HCA), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), etc.

NOTE: [This is not a telework position.]{.underline} Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to [Olympia]{.underline}{rel="noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank"}. A hybrid work schedule may be available after training is complete.

Qualifications

*Required Qualifications: *

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you're not sure if your experience or held credentials  align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

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