Fiscal Analyst 2 - Accounts Payable

Fiscal Analyst 2 - Accounts Payable

Salary

$4,428.00 - $5,956.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-07997

Department

Auditors Office

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

• This listing is intended to fill a Fiscal Analyst 2 - Accounts Payable position on our Financial Services Team, located in Olympia, WA.

This position will begin as a full-time, in-office role during the initial onboarding and training period. After this period, the role will allow for shifting to a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 2-3 days per week onsite. Employees may also be required to report onsite for additional planned or unplanned business needs, meetings, or operational requirements.

About the Role:

This position supports the Office of the Washington State Auditor's mission to promote accountability and transparency in government by ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of agency expenditures and employee travel reimbursements. The role independently analyzes, prepares, and manages approximately $20 million in biennial payments, ensuring all transactions meet agency and statewide fiscal requirements. As a subject matter expert in accounts payable systems, purchasing card program payments, and Use Tax reporting, the position strengthens financial integrity through effective research, implementation, and maintenance of related processes and controls.

About Team Financial Services:

The Financial Services Team provides essential support and accountability for the agency's financial and budgetary decisions and practices. As a smaller finance operation, the team offers opportunities for members to participate in a wide range of functions, contributing to a dynamic and well-rounded work experience.

Our primary goal is to protect and enhance the financial health and resources of the Office of the Washington State Auditor by delivering efficient, centralized accounting, budgeting, contracting, and facility services. We conduct our work in a professional, collaborative manner that recognizes and values the contributions of every team member. Financial Services ensures that the agency's financial information is reported and transmitted completely, accurately, and on time.

Team culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and continuous learning. Employees work in an environment where expertise is shared, diverse perspectives are valued, and individuals are supported as they take on meaningful responsibilities. This approach fosters both strong teamwork and individual growth.

Within the accounting section, Financial Services oversees Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Timekeeping, and Payroll. The team processes employee payroll and benefits, travel reimbursements, vendor invoices, purchase orders, daily deposits, audit-service invoicing, and payments received. All transactions are managed in compliance with state and federal requirements, ensuring strong fiscal stewardship and reliable internal operations.

Employees thrive here because the work is purposeful, the environment is supportive, and the agency invests in long-term career growth. Individuals who value analytical rigor, ethical decision-making, and public service will find the Financial Services Team a rewarding place to contribute and develop.

Be valued. Be challenged. Build a career.

At the State Auditor's Office, we are working together to make a real difference in how government operates. We are always looking for new ideas to ensure our work provides value to the clients we serve, and we take pride in the services we perform for the governments and for the people of Washington.

We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we effectively carry out the agency's mission. This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the agency, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are fundamental to doing our best work.

SAO supports a healthy work/life balance.

The Washington State Auditor's Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life.

Duties

Essential Functions:

Vendor Payment and Purchasing Card Processing

• Reviews, allocates, prepares, and processes all SAO vendor payments.
• Verify correct coding and alignment with the statewide chart of accounts.
• Reviews, codes, and processes purchasing card payments.
• Maintains Excel-based tools.
• Processes miscellaneous accounts payable items.

Travel Reimbursement

• Process travel reimbursements.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Files monthly online Use Tax Return

A position description may be provided upon request to outline additional roles and responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional fiscal experience, including responsibilities such as accounts payable, purchasing card (P-Card) processing, expenditure monitoring, financial reconciliation, or governmental fiscal activities.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Examples include:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience.
• An associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience as a Fiscal Analyst

Desired Qualifications

Additional Technology Experience:

• Workday - accounts payable processing

• Entering, validating and processing supplier invoices with application of correct accounting codes, cost centers and worktags, managing 3-way matches, EIB usage, and processing supplier setups

• Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) - processing accounts payable transactions

• Financial Toolbox - streamlining routine payment splits and decreasing entry times for AFRS

• Enterprise Reporting (ER) - Extract data from statewide systems using 100% accurate data to generate reports and support analysis.

• Travel & Expense Management System (TEMS) - processes 300+ travel reimbursements annually while maintaining policy compliance.

• 1099 reporting - ensures 20-40 1099s are prepared & submitted error free with 100% on-time compliance

Additional Knowledge & Awareness:

• State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM) including the Coding Structure in the Uniform Chart of Accounts - replaced by Washington Administrative & Accounting Manual (WAAM) with Workday implementation.

• Applies coding structure with 98%-100% accuracy for hundreds of transactions annually.

• Uses manual to comply with state policies and provide guidance to staff. Statewide laws, policies, and standards

• Includes RCWs, WACs, OFM policies, statewide fiscal standards, procurement rules, and internal control requirements.

• Ensures agency financial practices comply 100% with legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Guides decision-making in payments and applies statewide standards to all financial transactions, resulting in zero policy violations.

Supplemental Information

To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter outlining your breadth of experience as they relate to the above qualifications.

3. Completed supplemental questions

Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.

If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veterans Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing honorable discharge.

Questions may be directed to the applications unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and ideas in order to carry out the agency's mission today and in the future. This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or testing process, or who need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.

Benefits

The Washington State Auditor's Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life. We also offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:

• Full benefits package. Click here to learn more.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Growth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training each biennium.
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements.
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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0950 - How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov
• SAO.wa.gov
• College Website (specify below)
• Other Website (specify below)
• Networking/Social Event (specify below)
• Job Fair (specify below)
• Newspaper (specify below)
• Campus Career Center (specify below)
• Subscription Services Email
• On Campus Interviews
• Friend
• SAO Employee (specify below)
• SAO Presentation
• Other (specify below)

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(0950) Please list the specific source(s) if you made a selection in question #1

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Please provide a detailed outline how you meet the following required qualifications: Five (5) years of professional fiscal experience, including responsibilities such as accounts payable, purchasing card (P-Card) processing, expenditure monitoring, financial reconciliation, or governmental fiscal activities. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Details for any courses should include the following information: Name of College/University, Course Code and Name, Number of Sem/Qtr Credits, Grade Received. (Example: University of Washington, Acct 201 - Intermediate Accounting, 5qtr, B). Details for relevant work/volunteer history should include the following: Name of Organization, Date/Length of Service and Description of work performed. These details will be used to determine your eligibility. Examples include: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience. An associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience. One (1) to two (2) years of experience as a Fiscal Analyst

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Employer State of Washington

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View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov