Fiscal Analyst ; Payroll In-Training

Job Title: Fiscal Analyst 3

Location: Olympia, WA

Closes: February 27th, 2026, by 2 p.m. PST

Position Status: This is a permanent position. This opportunity is internal and available to current Parks employees only.

In-Training opportunity: This position may be filled at the Fiscal Analyst 3 level or as a 3 in-training at the Fiscal Analyst 2 level depending on qualifications. Candidates hired at the Fiscal Analyst 2 level will be required to successfully complete an in‑training program prior to promoting to the goal class of Fiscal Analyst 3.

The Fiscal Analyst 3 is a senior level accounting specialist. This position assists in the training and development of fiscal related professional staff in financial methods and procedures, as well as analyzes and reconciles complex financial data from a variety of external stakeholders. This position supports the organization’s mission by ensuring that those who work for this agency are paid correctly, timely, and being an ethical steward to the organization’s budget.

This position offers hybrid telework flexibility, though frequent on‑site attendance is required to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on‑site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Parks may choose, but are not required, to support out‑of‑state telework on a case‑by‑case basis.

The payroll team at Washington State parks is dedicated to ensuring that parks employees are paid on time and correctly. We are a dedicated bunch that values teamwork, collaboration, and work life balance. Come join us and see how rewarding this job can be!

• Reconciles fund 035 GL 1324, 5111, 5124, 5145, 5189, 5194, and 5199.
• Independently responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and reconciling accounting data from Health Care Authority (HCA) and Employment Security Department (ESD).
• Responsible for assisting in the training of new employees on payroll process and programs.
• Prepares and enters A‑19 payments for lost or destroyed warrants, petty cash payments, as well as the associate Journal Voucher (JV).
• Processes garnishments timely, work with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), when issues arise.
• Maintains and monitors the payroll system to ensure employees are paid correctly.
• Audits accuracy of distribution timesheets based on CBA, RCW, WACS, and FLSA rules, agency policies and guidelines, as well as using the chart of accounts for verification of coding accuracy.
• Works with new and existing employees to ensure benefits such as medical, dental, life, long‑term disability, and retirement are set up correctly in My Benefits and HRMS.
• Processes shared leave donations according to established rules and regulations, this includes calculating the amount donated from each employee, determining the value to the recipient, preparing the JV to transfer funds, adjusting the leave balances, and tracking the donated leave balance for all parties.
• Tracks and monitors employees on protected leave such as FMLA, Shared leave, PFML, and LNI.

• Two years of experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• Relevant education or a combination of relevant education and experience that equals up to two years.

• Four years of experience in accounting, auditing or budgeting.
• 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• Relevant education or a combination of relevant education and experience that equals up to four years. Must have acquired 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.

• Knowledge and experience in the State Payroll system (HRMS).
• Ability to adapt to new innovations and processes.
• Excellent customer service.
• For Fiscal Analyst 2: 18 quarter hours or 12 semester hours of college credits in accounting.

• Fiscal Reconciliation: Proficiency in balancing intricate general ledgers (such as GL 1324 and 5111) and resolving complex financial discrepancies across multiple fund sources.
• Complex Payroll & Benefits…