Payroll Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3) Olympia - Remote
State of Washington
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Payroll Regional Contact (FA2)
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$53,136 - $71,472
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 12, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling payroll tasks for the Washington State Department of Transportation, such as fixing errors in employee pay, reviewing financial data for accuracy, and helping timekeepers with reports and corrections to ensure everyone gets paid correctly and on time.
It also includes training staff on payroll systems and checking compliance with state rules and union agreements.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills, experience in finance or payroll, and a customer-service approach who enjoys working with numbers and people.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial review and analysis of payroll fiscal data in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Experience identifying discrepancies, interpreting payroll data, and ensuring accurate application of payroll policies and procedures
- Demonstrated experience researching payroll-related inquiries and resolving problems
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex payroll policies
- Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements
- Customer-focused mindset with experience providing guidance and training to timekeepers
- Proficiency in payroll and labor systems such as TRAINS, AFRS, HRMS, DOTtime, ILINX, and Microfiche
Full Job Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!
Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.
In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a detail-oriented Fiscal Analyst 2 to join our team in Olympia, Washington. Reporting to the Payroll Assistant Manager – Systems, Data, and Regional Support Services Unit.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the agency’s payroll and labor systems.
In this role, you will perform both general and specialized payroll functions, including analyzing and correcting adjustments within Labor systems, TRAINS, AFRS, and HRMS.
Serving at the journey level, you will research and resolve payroll discrepancies, leave reporting errors, and labor distribution corrections to ensure timely and accurate compensation.
This position also serves as a key statewide resource for timekeepers, delivering training on payroll reports, labor systems, and specialty pay types, while acting as the primary point of contact for payroll correction processing and technical guidance.
In addition, you will conduct fiscal reviews of departmental labor systems and the State payroll system to maintain compliance with policy and collective bargaining agreements.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a working knowledge of WSDOT collective bargaining agreements, along with the ability to interpret complex payroll policies and apply them accurately.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fiscal Analyst 2 will:
- Serve as the Point of Contact for timekeepers pertaining to Payroll Processing, Review Payroll Reports from DOTtime.
- Work with timekeepers to correct exceptions/errors to ensure employees are paid properly and on time.
- Communicate payroll corrections to impacted payroll staff.
- Prepare and process adjustments/payments as needed using TRAINS to ensure that work orders are charged accurately.
- Conduct payroll audits as necessary to ensure employees are appropriately compensated for hours worked, leave taken, etc. and prepare adjustments to pay when necessary.
- Assist in gathering data for data requests data using HRMS, ILINX, DOTtime and Microfiche.
- Assist payroll customers with questions, provide guidance and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, request petty cash payments as necessary, and write/mail out overpayment letters as necessary
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
Financial Review & Payroll Analysis: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to perform financial review and analysis of payroll fiscal data in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Experience identifying discrepancies, interpreting payroll data, and ensuring accurate application of payroll policies and procedures.
Communication & Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Experience providing guidance, responding to inquiries, and explaining technical payroll information in a professional and customer-focused manner.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Payroll & Human Resources Experience: Demonstrated experience performing payroll and/or human resources functions, including processing transactions, reviewing personnel or payroll records, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Payroll & Agency Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated experience using automated payroll and agency systems such as HRMS, WSDOT DOTtime, ILINX, and WSDOT TRAINS to review, update, process, and maintain payroll or personnel data.
- Government/Public Sector Experience: Demonstrated experience working within a government or public sector environment, with understanding of public accountability standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and fiscal controls.
- Regulatory Knowledge (RCW & WAC): Demonstrated knowledge of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and the ability to research and apply relevant statutes and rules to payroll or HR-related functions.
- Policy Interpretation & Application: Demonstrated knowledge of department policies and procedures related to assigned payroll functions, with the ability to interpret and apply them accurately in day-to-day operations.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement Application: Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to payroll, compensation, leave accrual, specialty pay, or related employment matters.
- HRMS Payroll Data Management: Demonstrated experience inquiring into, entering, and updating payroll data within HRMS or comparable automated payroll systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency using advanced functions in Microsoft Excel and Word, including formulas, pivot tables, data sorting/filtering, document formatting, and report generation to support payroll and fiscal analysis.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Fiscal Analyst 2 #04698 in the subject line.
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