Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4) Olympia

Full Job Description

Job Title: Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4)
Location: Olympia, WA - Full-Time/Hybrid with in-office days
Closes: March 31st, 2026
Salary: $64,776 - $87,048 Annually

As a Fiscal Analyst 4, this position supports the agency’s mission by being a resource for internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This position processes various payments and cancellations, conducts financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and supports the Accounting Unit when needed. This position serves as Principal Assistant to its Supervisor and provides support and expert consultation in the various areas of accounting.

We serve the mission. DCYF’s mission is to protect children and strengthen families so they flourish. Finance is fundamental to the agency achieving its strategy.

• We are great partners and focused on the work that matters so we drive great results. Great partnership starts with having the right people at the table early and often.
• We are the finance team/employer of choice. We will be respectful and create a positive work environment without judgements.
• We are curious and continue to learn. We see mistakes as an opportunity to better understand where things need to change.
• We are future focused. We understand that things change but we stay focused on serving those who serve our mission (strategic outcomes).

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

Some of what you'll get to will do:

• Utilize proper accounting procedures and methods in accordance with GAAP, the State Accounting Administrative Manual (SAAM), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), agency polices, and other federal and state law regulations.
• Reconcile, complete, and correct entries as appropriate in the various general ledger's unit.
• Act as the liaison between the Client Unit and stakeholders. Responsible for fiscal assessment and analysis of the accounts payable and make program management decisions regarding the development and modifications to the process.
• Maintain subject matter expertise of accounts payable processes. This includes, but not limited to, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of current practices to determine efficient processes for the agency to follow.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors and clients using Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
• Review staff work for accuracy, validity, and compliance with state, federal, and agency policies.
• Validate appropriate account coding was used to ensure expenditures are accurately expensed to the correct funding source.
• Ensure all desk manual procedures are up to date and accurate.
• Participate in staff meetings by serving as a resource, offering solutions to problems that arise, and using the information gathered at the meetings to improve job performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent education and professional experience totaling six (6) years.

OR

• A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant professional experience,

AND

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

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting and three to four years of relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.

How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter
• Resume (current/updated)

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

"Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.“

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact me at steven.loduha@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.