Description
WSLCB Vision
Improving public safety for Washington communities.
You must submit transcripts along with your application showing the required 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of college level accounting in order to be considered for an interview. Failure to do so will result in your application being denied.
Who we are
Our mission is to promote public safety by consistent and fair administration of liquor and cannabis laws through education, voluntary compliance, responsible sales and preventing the misuse of alcohol, cannabis and tobacco.
At the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) we pride ourselves on creating the "wow" factor in everything we do. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. We strive to be a great place to work by fostering a safe, open, inclusive and healthy work environment. We want to ensure that our organization is as diverse and inclusive as our great State of Washington.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business initiated process improvement.
Your opportunity at a glance
Due to internal agency promotions, the WSLCB is excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a Fiscal Analyst 3 in the Spirit Fees Accounting Unit. In this important role, you will support and contribute to the LCB Mission by performing professional financial review and analysis of accounting, auditing and fiscal data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, statutes or regulations. This position works under general supervision of the Spirit Fees Accounting Supervisor and is required to analyze and interpret reports produced by the internal intranet fee system. Also, this position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing fee reports monthly, coordinating, reconciling and closing the cash month process in the Spirit Fee System. Additionally, monitors licensee balances and recommends accounts for suspension, collection or enforcement actions.
WSLCB is adapting Lean thinking and tools to its operations Through practice, all employees develop scientific problem-solving skill and daily Lean practices, which they apply to their work to identify, measure, and solve problems that matter to customers.
Duties
Verifies reconciliation of other unit staff data entry.
Review and analyze fee reports to cash log and/or bank reports for revenue receipt, coding accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate, reconcile and close the cash month in the Spirit Fee System Monthly by the OFM AFRS Closing Schedule.
Prepare and process AFRS journal vouchers for Spirit Fee revenue allocation.
Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and revenue codes monthly.
Process Misc. Revenue and Payment from Collection Agency in the Spirt System.
Notify Licensee of NSF payment for the Spirit Fee Unit.
Monitor, tracking and clear NSF payment for Spirit Fee Unit.
Send appropriate correspondence to licensees informing them of reporting/payment requirements.
Monitor licensees operating under a temporary license permits until they are issued their permanent license.
Review audit reports and correction reports for accuracy and post to the Spirit Fees System.
Send missing report notices to licensees.
Create, update and maintain desk manuals/procedures on spirits processes.
Assist with Public Requests related to Spirit Fees.
Backup for processing daily spirits cash received.
Backup for the MJ Unit's FA3 in the preparing the daily deposit from the collection of Marijuana Excise Tax payments.
Review Spirit Licensee balances and send balance due/credit notices monthly.
Update balance due spreadsheet to determine which licensees should be sent to suspension or collections.
Archive balance due notices into Document Management System.
Evaluates refunds and makes recommendations to supervisor for processing.
Prepare monthly receivable balances for Spirit Fee Unit.
Organize and prepare Finance documents for BAP requests.
Prepare suspension requests to WSLCB Licensing Division.
Prepare suspension withdrawals as needed.
Update missing report/suspension tracking spreadsheet.
Answer phone line for Tax and Fee Accounting Unit.
Respond to email and correspondence regarding tax and fee reporting, on-line reporting and general inquiries from internal and external customers.
Interpret rules and regulations related to Tax and Fee reporting.
Provides assistance to fiscal staff regarding customer inquiries.
Review, research and recommend website updates.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting and two years of relevant professional experience OR Any combination of education and relevant professional experience totaling six years. Education must include the required credit hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting.
Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Excel and Word.
One year experience interpreting and applying RCW's, WAC's and procedures;
Ability to:
Reconcile General Ledger Accounts;
Explain Tax and Fee accounting standards and WSLCB policies to customers outside of the financial division;
Explain reporting requirements to external customers;
Help customers navigate a personal computer to submit reports electronically;
Become proficient in Tax and Fee Accounting Systems, Document Management System and internal LCB systems
Learn telephone system.
Stand for long periods of time receipting cash.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so WILL result in your application being disqualified:
1. Resume, detailing experience and education.
2. Letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
3. At least three professional references with current contact numbers and email addresses.
**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.
RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.
WSLCB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email hrjobs@lcb.wa.gov or call (360) 664.1647. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.