State of Washington

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Assist with answering general questions over the phone and electronic inquiries, track email messages, and contact staff regarding payroll & personnel paperwork.
• Utilize Excel spreadsheets and Word processing software to create/update documents, forms, etc.
• Navigate web-based applications to assist in various duties; duplicate and distribute materials such hiring packages, forms, paychecks, paystubs, etc.
• File documents accurately, based upon established record keeping policies.
• Compose and edit correspondence and documents.
• Assist the Payroll Analyst with data entries and payroll activities into the State systems such as HRMS, Time Management, etc.
• Review new and re-hire paperwork; create new folders for new members and employees; file and maintain payroll documents accordingly.
• Assist with subscribing new and renewal subscriptions for the workgroups.
• Perform other related duties, as required.
• Process payroll activities for Interns and Pages.
• Track time sheets for session staff and follow-up with reminders.
• Assist with subscriptions renewal to the workgroups
• Reconcile the Senate’s credit card statements and complete the payment batches to the bank.

Financial Technician

Research Analyst

• Performing legal and policy research and analysis.
• Drafting bills, amendments, and other legislative documents.
• Developing and evaluating policy alternatives to assist Senators in meeting their goals.
• Presenting legislation and other policy matters before committees.
• Monitoring and analyzing implementation efforts by state and local government agencies.
• Responding to inquiries on pertinent policy issues.
• Developing appropriate professional relationships with Senators, other legislative staff, state agency staff, and interest groups.

Financial Technician

Staff Counsel/Research Analyst