Fiscal Analyst - Accounts Payable (FA2) - Seattle

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) seeks a Fiscal Analyst 2 to support Region 4’s financial operations. The role entails accounting tasks, financial reviews, and ensuring GAAP compliance across AFRS, TEMS, and related systems.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. The position offers telework with occasional in-office attendance for IT or equipment support, with a $54,204–$72,900 annual salary and a closing date of November 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent education/experience.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to meet others’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial reports and perform accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Prepare journal vouchers and correct discrepancies found in reviews or audits.
• Review bank statements and enable accurate revenue tracking and disbursements.
• Verify and correct AFRS data and support TEMS processing per policy.
• Assist in financial reporting, budgets, and action plan development.

Skills

Soft skills

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent education/4 years experience

Job description

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

Job Title:

Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2)

Location:

Seattle WA, King County - This position is currently designated as a telework position. Telework arrangements are subject to business needs and may change. You must be willing to report to the office for IT or equipment support, or if the position is transitioned to an in-office work arrangement.

Closes:

Sunday, November 8th, 2026

Salary:

$54,204 - $72,900 Annually

This position plays an important role in supporting the financial operations that help DCYF serve children, youth, and families across Region 4. As part of the Financial and Business Services Division, you will join a team committed to strong fiscal stewardship and reliable support for programs and staff throughout the region. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, working with financial information, and contributing to the smooth operation of a mission-driven agency.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will perform professional accounting and financial review duties that support fiscal controls and business practices within the Region 4 Business Operations Center. Working under the guidance of the Regional Business Operations Specialist, you will analyze and interpret financial reports produced by systems such as Enterprise Reporting, AFRS, the Purchasing System, and TEMS. You will apply GAAP, SAAM, contract requirements, and DCYF policies to ensure accuracy and compliance in all assigned work. Key responsibilities include accounts payable processing, contract compliance monitoring, and conducting financial reviews to support programs across all DCYF divisions in Region 4.

Some of what you will get to do:

• Maintain knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Financial Management (OFM) policies and regulations, DCYF General Authorities, DCYF Administrative policies, DCYF Travel Manual, DCYF Procurement Guidelines, DCYF contract policies and procedures, DCYF Operations, DCYF Practice and Procedures, DCYF Regional and local policies.
• Perform fiscal duties such as financial report analysis; accounts payable and/or accounts receivable discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare Journal Vouchers to correct any discrepancies found in report reviews or audits.
• Review, analyze and audit bank statements, confirmations, receipts and disbursement, of revenues received.
• Review, analyze, verify, and correct the accounting data into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS).
• Review TEMS requests ensuring policies and procedures are met, clear communication with staff for any changes required or processing for payment.
• Assist Regional Business Operations Specialist with financial reports, budgets and assist in formulating corrective action.
• Review expenditure reports, verify accuracy, identify trends, and assist in developing corrective action if necessary.
• Maintain purchasing records and resolving problems.
• Review, approve and allocate purchase to proper budget and category; ensure compliance with agency policies, rules and regulations.
• Prepare, compile and provide fiscal reports, such as monthly expenditure reports, and budgetary reports.
• Prepare annual year end close reporting and actions, balance accounts payable/receivable to maintain effective accounting controls, prepare accrual for fiscal year close.
• Process Travel Authorizations, make travel arrangements for both clients and staff, both properly documented authorizations, maintaining log per policy.
• Maintains travel itineraries and compiles, reconciles and prepares monthly travel expenses for payment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

OR

• Equivalent education/experience totaling four (4) years.

AND

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

*Professional experience may substitute for education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting and one to two years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours. A Master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
• Ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of accounting transactions; assemble, analyze and prepare reports and statements of complex financial data.
• Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data with consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ability to multi-task and schedule self to meet payment and report deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels. Optimize limited resources and support the organizational goals.
• Ability to coordinate with others.
• Ability to learn specialized computer systems, AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, CAMS, HRMS, Leave Tracker, and any new programs that may be implemented for the desk position.
• Maintain assigned office hours of at least 40 hours per week, with a good work attendance record.
• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, basic math skills and the use of a 10-key calculator.
• Model and reinforce socially responsible behaviors and values; and behave in a professional and respectful manner toward clients, colleagues, and others in the workplace and community.

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest that details how you meet the qualifications for the position.

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 goal 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 recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

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

If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at [phone] or email [e-mail]. 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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact)the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans’ Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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