Fiscal Analyst | Payroll – Olympia Job Olympia area,Washington USA,Accounting

Position: Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3) | Payroll – Olympia

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy —thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community.

Job Title
:
Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3) | Payroll – Olympia

Location
:
Thurston County – Olympia, Washington
Closes
:
November 1st, 2026
Salary
: $62,880.00 - $84,528.00 Annually

This Fiscal Anaylst for DCYF's Financial and Business Services Payroll Team is under the direction of the Agency Payroll Analytics Manager. This position supports the Department’s goals and objectives by developing systems and processes that ensure that every paycheck created will be treated with equal respect and that the fiscal responsibilities to the State of Washington are met with the highest level of integrity.

This position is within the DCYF Financial and Business Services Payroll Team under the direction of the Agency Payroll Analytics Manager. This position supports the Department’s goals and objectives by developing systems and processes that ensure that every paycheck created will be treated with equal respect and that the fiscal responsibilities to the State of Washington are met with the highest level of integrity.

The mission of the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) is to protect children and strengthen families, so they flourish.

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The Opportunity:

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, team-oriented individual who also demonstrates sound independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously when needed. They are willing to step in and provide support wherever needed, adapt positively to changing priorities and circumstances, and approach new challenges with flexibility and a solutions-focused mindset. A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to fostering a supportive, cooperative, and encouraging team environment are essential to success in this role.

Some

of what you will get to do:

Process and/or resolve employee over payments; identify the cause and amount of an over payment, off-set the amount to stop immediate collection, notify employees, and respond to questions
Process receipts and disbursements for the foster parent shared leave pool, including monthly reconciliation of special revenue Fund 22H.
Reconcile and log semi-monthly garnishment writ collections.
Create and upload A-7 journal vouchers and A-19 payments in AFRS.
Analyze and process warrants cancelled as SOL.
Monitor the Unbalanced In-Process report and assist in clearing payroll related items.
Process the quarterly payments for Paid Family Medical Leave & Washington Cares Fund tax.
Assist with resolving issues with the Fund 035 Payroll Revolving Account reconciliation.
Assist in creating and updating payroll processes and procedures and updating tools such as templates and spreadsheets.
Maintain payroll files.

Required Qualifications:

Equivalent education/experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting totaling five (5) years.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, budgeting or related field.

AND

One (1) year of relevant professional experience in payroll or finance.

AND

The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desirable/

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Two to three years of relevant professional experience.
Professional experience may substitute for education.
A master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.
Previously demonstrated experience performing payroll processing/operations duties in accordance with…