Financial Services Analyst - Payroll

Full Job Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is excited to welcome a skilled and motivated Financial Services Analyst – Payroll to our team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and overall integrity of our payroll and accounting processes critical functions that support courts and staff across the state.

You will draw on your strong foundation in accounting principles, payroll practices, and auditing standards to carry out routine financial tasks with precision and consistency.

Although you’ll work within clearly defined areas and established guidelines, you’ll have the independence to manage your workload and apply your professional judgment every day.

While your work is reviewed for quality and compliance, you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your responsibilities and contribute to a collaborative team that values integrity, excellence, and dependable service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, consistency, and making an impact behind the scenes.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts Financial Services Analyst - Payroll Management Services Division

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2026-30

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 56: $63,252 - $82,872 per year (DOQ).

Opens: April 9, 2026

Closes: April 23, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least three (3) days per week.

Requirements

Some of the duties you will perform are:

Qualifications

A combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Financial Services Analyst may be considered in the meeting the qualifications.

OR

• Two (2) years of experience in fiscal bookkeeping or fiscal recordkeeping.

AND

• 10 Semester or 15 quarter hours of college level accounting.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and others, with expertise appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
• Meets productivity standards and deadlines by effectively organizing time, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating multiple assignments.
• Understands customer expectations, adapts to change, and delivers reliable, high-quality service with strong attention to detail.
• Communicates clearly in both oral and written formats and maintains professional working relationships with coworkers, management, and clients.
• Identifies risks and problems, evaluates potential outcomes, and provides recommended solutions to supervisors.

Additional Information

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.