Fiscal Analyst 4 w/in-training | Financial Services Division | Tumwater

Description

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
 

Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Fiscal Analyst 4 in the Financial Services Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is not union-represented. Note: there is the possibility of an in-training from the Fiscal Analyst 3 level.

Fiscal Analyst 4 Salary Range (57): $64,776 - $87,048 annually (Effective 7/1/2025) | $66,072 - $88,788 (Effective 7/1/2026)
Fiscal Analyst 3 Salary Range (55): $61,644 - $82,872 annually (Effective 7/1/2025) | $62,880 - $84,528 (Effective 7/1/2026)

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. 

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.  Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Financial Services Division

The Financial Services Division (FIS) provides support and accountability for agency financial and budgetary decisions and practices. Our primary goal is to protect and enhance the financial health and resources of the Office of the Attorney General including providing efficient, centrally located accounting, budgeting, payroll, contracts and grant services and management. We produce top quality work in a manner that contributes to the mission of the AGO to be the best public law office. We conduct the business of the Financial Services Division in a professional and cooperative manner which recognizes the contribution of each team member. FIS ensures that the reporting and transmission of agency financial information is complete, accurate and timely. FIS is also responsible for agency budget development and monitoring in addition to accounting, payroll, contracts and purchasing functions. FIS contains three main sections: Accounting, Contracts and Budget.

The Accounting Services Unit is responsible for Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Revenue, Timekeeping and Payroll functions. This unit processes employees' travel vouchers, vendor invoices, partners with the state and federal auditors, accounting for federal grants, produces our federal indirect rate, distributes cost allocations, provides cash management, daily deposits, wire transfers, local bank services including settlement monies, legal services billing and the preparation and disclosure of our financial statements. In addition, the unit ensures all transactions processed comply with state and federal requirements and reconciles all parts of the agency's reportable financial structure.   The unit also manages the internal timekeeping system to generate the legal invoices distributed to most state agencies, boards, and commissions. 

Duties and Essential Functions of a Fiscal Analyst 4

This senior-level position is part of a team responsible for various accounting functions, which include analyzing, interpreting and ensuring proper posting of financial transactions.  This position is assigned to assist with agency-wide financial processing and reconciliation. Independently performs financial review and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, and state regulations.     Providing these services allows the agency legal and professional staff to concentrate on providing the citizens of the State of Washington and state government quality legal services.     

Important tasks and activities performed include:

• Accounts Receivables/Payables; develops, coordinates and maintains automated system for the Attorney General's Office, record, reconcile and report revenue and receivables for each client agency, create spreadsheets for financial reconciliations, tracking and reporting. Revenue received from legal services invoices appropriates aprox. 80% of the agency’s operational budget. 
• Grants; monitors, reviews, and audits federal expenditures to ensure grant compliance.  Coordinates fiscal procedures with budget and grant and contract specialists.  Performs complex analysis to ensure grant expenditures are recorded properly in accounting system for management review.  Oversee electronic fund transfers for the transmission of revenues from the federal government.  Reconciles expenditures and revenue matching state and federal funding.     Prepare and file federal reports to federal government.  
• Reporting; prepare financial reports for management, reviews and monitors charges associated. 
• Serves as a lead over general accounting staff and principal assistant to a General Accounting Manager. Lead Fiscal Analysts in monitoring cash management transactions. Audits cash management documentations to ensure proper reporting to federal and state funded programs. Informs staff of any adjustments that need to be made to the financial data to ensure the integrity of the transaction data. Develops fiscal professional staff in financial processes and procedures in compliance with the accounts receivables and cash management regulations.  
• Cash Management; lead fiscal analysts to process cash receipts with cash disbursement to determine appropriate agency programs recoveries, monitor, audit, reconcile account activity, performs a daily audit of transactions and cash management activity to ensure clear and accurate data are maintained in the accounting system. Monitors and reconciles QuickBooks accounts activity to ensure transparency. Ensure proper recording of transactions in AFRS.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

In-Training Defined:

An in-training is on-the-job instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the required goal classification to learn and grow into a higher-level role. In this job posting, we are open to considering those eligible at the Fiscal Analyst 3 level who are interested in learning on-the-job with the goal of moving into the Fiscal Analyst 4 role.  You’ll gain the competencies and skills needed to successfully perform your duties while being supported by your supervisor, manager, and coworkers. Upon successful completion of your training and demonstrating knowledge of the position requirements, you will be promoted into the Fiscal Analyst 4 level.

Required Qualifications

To qualify at the Management Fiscal Analyst 3 Level:

• Bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and 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.

To qualify at the Management Fiscal Analyst 4 Level:

• Bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and three 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of statewide financial systems: Agency Financial Reporting System, Enterprise Reporting, Statewide Vendor/Payee Services, Travel and Expense Management, experience with timekeeping systems that are used to record time worked and to create billings to customers.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state.  We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor.  The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.  This includes:
 

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest.  If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you!   Learn more about the AGO here.  

Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people.  Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
 
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.  Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

Read the Following Information Completely:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests:

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.