Fiscal Analyst 2

WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.

Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2)

Salary Consideration:

For this position, Step A is $53,136 per year and Step L is $69,744. The high end of the salary range, Step M, is $71,472, and is typically a longevity step. All employees progress to Step M six (6) years after being assigned to Step L in their permanent salary range.

This recruitment is open until April 24, 2026, at 11:59pm. The first pull of applications is scheduled for April 17. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

UTC reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time after seven (7) days from the date posted. Applications for this recruitment could be used to fill comparable positions that open within the next 60 days.

The Opportunity:

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) seeks to fill the role of Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2)within the Finance and Facilities section of the Administrative Services Division to support agency operations. In this role you will process invoices, work orders, and billing documentation to ensure accurate financial records and timely payments. Your work will play a key role in maintaining efficient and compliant financial operations.

The Finance and Facilities section promotes fiscal responsibility and ensures accountability to the stakeholders of the agency and the citizens of Washington by ensuring the agency maintains adequate resources to carry out its mission.

Hybrid:

Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and must be available to report to the Lacey, Washington headquarters building three (3) days per week.

Travel:

Local travel, mostly within Thurston County, may be required to attend training.

Our Mission:
To protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe, equitable, available, reliable, and fairly priced.

Vision:

We strive to achieve equitable and fair outcomes for both consumers and regulated companies. We prioritize inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

For more information about our benefits or working at UTC, please visit ourwebsite.

What We Offer Our Employees:

• UTC fosters an environment ofdiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve.
• We place importance on a healthybalance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities.
• Through the state, our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Some of What You’ll Do:
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fiscal Analyst 2 will:

• Independently analyze and review invoices for purchases agency wide.
• Prepare payment vouchers and process payments by verifying coding, items purchased, sales tax and receiving signatures.
• Interpret state purchasing rules, travel regulations, UTC chart of accounts, and other relevant directives and manuals.
• Apply rules and procedures when receiving, reviewing vendor payment information submitted by other agency staff.
• Responsible for entering financial data into AFRS.
• Update and maintain purchasing card information and reconcile to statements monthly.
• File batches and review official warrant registers daily.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations for various general ledgers and funds.
• Assist with fiscal year end close.

Required Qualifications:

• Office and Fiscal Support Functions:Demonstrated ability to perform office and fiscal support functions, including processing invoices and purchasing documents, and maintaining accurate financial or administrative records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Application of Standard Office Procedures:Experience applying standard office procedures, including accurate data entry, document tracking, records management, and use of computerized office systems to support daily operations.
• Communication and Customer Service:Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with employees, supervisors, and vendors to resolve routine issues and provide customer service.
• Office Technology and Software Proficiency:Demonstrated skill in using office technology and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, copiers) to complete assigned tasks.
• Review and Quality Control:Ability to review information for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and take appropriate corrective action within established guidelines and deadlines.
• Growth Mindset:Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes actions to meet the needs of others.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies (expected of all employees):

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• EDI Knowledge, Understanding, &Commitment.
• Self-Awareness
• Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting StrategicPartnerships.
• Inclusive Excellence&Allyship.

UTC Core Competencies (expected of all employees):

• Accountability
• Measuring Success and Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Results Focus
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Self-Development
• Continuous Process Improvement

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Financial and Administrative Systems:Experience using state financial systems such AFRS, TEMS, Toolbox, Enterprise Reporting, and 1099 Reporting, or similar accounting and purchasing systems to process transactions, track expenditures, and maintain accurate records.
• Policy and Procedure Interpretation:Experience interpreting and applying agency policies, manuals, contracts, and procedures related to fiscal operations, or purchasing to ensure compliance and accurate processing.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by theWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• RCW 80.01.020limits the UTC's ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the UTC regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company. Such interests include those of an employee's spouse.
• UTC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visitwww.uscis.gov.

How to Apply:

Interested in joining the UTC team? Click the Apply button at the top to begin! To be considered for further screening, ensure you attach the following documents to your completed application:

1. Letter of Interest-describing how you meet the position qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate.
2. Resume- detailing your applicable competencies, experience and education.
3. References - At minimum, three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses must be included with your application; one (1) contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor.

The initial screening of candidates will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials, including answers provided to the ‘Supplemental Questionnaire’, along the additional application materials submitted as part of the application process.

NOTE, indicating ‘see resume’ will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section or supplemental questionnaire of the application packet and may result in your submission being marked incomplete.

Veterans Preference:

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Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their redacted DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact UTC Human Resources athumanresources@utc.wa.gov.

All information may be verified; additional documentation may be required.Candidates may be disqualified if the education and/or work experience does not include information used to meet the minimum qualifications of the job.

The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age, sex (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or religious or political affiliation.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process may contact the recruiter via telephone on (360) 664-1134 or email the UTC HR office athumanresources@utc.wa.gov.For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service on 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

For more information about the UTC, please visit:

www.utc.wa.gov,www.facebook.com/wautc

The State of Washington:
http://access.wa.gov