Financial Technician

About the Department

JOB TITLE: Financial Technician

SALARY: $4,774 -$8,273 monthly depending on qualifications

LOCATION:    Olympia, Washington

CLOSES: August 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

SENATE PROFILE

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.  

POSITION PROFILE

The Washington State Senate seeks a Financial Technician in the Accounting office. The ideal candidate will be skilled at detail-oriented work and open to learning new skills and processes. This position will ensure efficient, prompt, and accurate processing and distribution of incoming documents and imaging process document flow for personnel and payroll staff. The Senate Accounting office has a strong customer service focus, and this position will assist the office in providing a wide range of accounting services to elected Senate members and fellow employees of the Senate.

Position Duties

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with answering general questions over the phone and electronic inquiries, track email messages, and contact staff regarding payroll & personnel paperwork.
• Utilize Excel spreadsheets and Word processing software to create/update documents, forms, etc.
• Navigate web-based applications to assist in various duties; duplicate and distribute materials such hiring packages, forms, paychecks, paystubs, etc.
• File documents accurately, based upon established record keeping policies. 
• Compose and edit correspondence and documents.
• Assist the Payroll Analyst with data entries and payroll activities into the State systems such as HRMS, Time Management, etc. 
• Review new and re-hire paperwork; create new folders for new members and employees; file and maintain payroll documents accordingly.
• Assist with subscribing new and renewal subscriptions for the workgroups.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

During Session:

• Process payroll activities for Interns and Pages.
• Track time sheets for session staff and follow-up with reminders.

During Interim:

• Assist with subscriptions renewal to the workgroups
• Reconcile the Senate’s credit card statements and complete the payment batches to the bank.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Diverse backgrounds in education and experience could be successful in this role and will be considered.   However, demonstrated qualifications or experience in the following may be best suited for the position:

• G.E.D. certificate or equivalent, college credits in accounting or related field.
• One (1) year of general clerical or fiscal experience.
  • Knowledge of State of Washington payroll and accounting policies and regulations; principles and procedures of governmental accounting.
  • Communicate well and present oneself in a professional manner, excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced office environment, independently and as a team.
  • Ability to work effectively and to build working relationships with a diverse population of
  • Senators, administrators, staff, and vendors while maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Strong organization skills, especially prioritizing multiple tasks while accommodating numerous interruptions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and establish best business practices for financial and staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. When the Legislature is not in session, in-state remote work is supported, except when needed to be in-person for training or legislative meetings.
• Long and irregular hours are required during the legislative session, including evening and weekend work. When the Legislature is not in session, flexible schedule options are available.
• This position is nonpartisan ,full-time, and exempt from civil service.

Other Qualifications

SALARY RANGE

RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The salary range for this position is $4,774 - $8,273 monthly.   The initial salary offered will consider internal equity and will be based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; twelve paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions; paid subscription to DeleteMe; and tuition reimbursement.  

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the application form accessed by clicking this link: Financial Technician or typing this URL: https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate/j/1C6AC49C55. The closing date is August 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. E-mail contact [email protected].

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at [email protected]. 

The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.

Benefits

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. That's 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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