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 WSLCB Vision

 

Safe communities for Washington State

 

Mission

 

Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education, and enforcement of liquor, tobacco cannabis and vapor laws.

 



 

This position is currently eligible to telework. This position is required to work in the office at least 1 day per week. This may change based on business needs. 



 

Who we are 

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. 

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.  

Our commitment to DEIB

The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders.  It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network. 

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

 

Your opportunity at a glance:

The WSLCB Finance Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Fiscal Analyst 2 position in Olympia, WA. This position serves and complements the mission of the WSLCB by providing excellent customer service to our internal and external customers. This position complies with all laws and rules, federal policies and regulations, state policies and regulations governed by the Office of Financial Management (OFM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and WSLCB policies/procedures related to accounting. 

This position utilizes the Beer and Wine Tax System to process, analyze, and interpret tax reports and financial data related to beer and wine receivables and distributions. This position assists with cash month closing of beer and wine privileges in the Beer and Wine Tax System, reconciles beer tax revenue, and prepares fiscal month/year end tax distributions.
  
 

If you have an interest in working in the Beer and Wine Tax Unit and to become a Fiscal Analyst 2, we encourage you to apply!

 
WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:
 

  • A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
  • Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
  • Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
  • Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
  • Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
  • A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
  • Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
  • Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
  • Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
  • Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work
  • Free parking

 

Duties

 

Some of the duties you will perform are:

  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes for beer and wine tax revenue.
  • Reconcile tax reports and payments to cash logs.
  • Analyze and correct tax report and payment discrepancies.
  • Monitor licensee activity to ensure taxes are paid accurately.
  • Reconcile and distribute beer tax revenue using Financial Toolbox, Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), and Enterprise Reporting.
  • Verify accurate system entry of tax reports and payments.
  • Review invalid licensee activity and take corrective action.
  • Reconcile beer revenue codes and general ledger accounts.
  • Enter beer and wine tax reports and payments into the daily cash log.
  • Assign beer and wine revenue codes to incoming payments.
  • Verify report timeliness and accurate coding.
  • Process journal voucher corrections utilizing AFRS and Financial Toolbox as needed.
  • Perform desk audits of out-of-state brewery and winery direct shipments to Washington retailers.
  • Review and process beer correction reports, audits, and payments into the tax system.
  • Track and notify brewery and distributor licensees with past due balances and credits.
  • Update the monthly Brewer's Tax Rate Per Barrel Table for posting to the agency website.




 

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications:

Option 1


 

Five (5) years of professional experience in an area related to financial, fiscal, accounting, auditing, or payroll and including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in college-level accounting credits or a commitment to attain the required credit hours in 18 months.


 

Option 2


 

An associates degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting or a commitment to attain the required credit hours in 18 months, and three (3) year of professional experience in an area related to financial, fiscal, accounting, auditing, or payroll.


 

Option 3


A bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting or a commitment to attain the required credit hours in 18 months, and one (1) year of professional experience in an area related to financial, fiscal, accounting, auditing, or payroll.

 


If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. At the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.