FISCAL ANALYST 2

About the Department

Fiscal Analyst 2
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Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

The Financial Services Division (FSD) provides professional accounting, budget, contracting, and internal control services that support Commerce’s financial health and compliance objectives and ensures financial compliance with state and federal regulations and accurate financial reports for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Reporting to the Travel Supervisor within Accounting Services, this position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, verifying, preparing, and correcting accounting data and documents related to paying for employee travel. This position provides professional journey level financial review work and analysis for the agency in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations, Department of Enterprise Services (DES) regulations, contract terms and conditions and agency policies and procedures.

Position Duties

Reimburses employees for business travel in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and policies.
Tasks include:
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and returns travel requests for correction as needed using Travel and Expense Management System (TEMS) for both travel advances and reimbursements to ensure compliance with OFM rules and regulations, as well as Commerce policies, rules and laws of the state of Washington, and Federal Regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes room rentals, meals and light refreshments, and other travel-related reimbursement requests.
• Reconciles travel advances general ledger 1383 to ensure timely resolution using Enterprise Reporting (ER) and creates correction journal vouchers using Contract Management System (CMS).
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and corrects the accounting data using journal vouchers into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and Travel Expense Management System (TEMS)
• Advises travelers about travel policies and procedures; provides travel-related customer services to employees.

Provides professional journey level financial review and analysis of financial data within the specialty area of accounts payable.
Tasks include:
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies, and prepares general accounts (vendor) payables including for conferences, registrations, sponsorships, phone expenses and other general payables. Verifies valid payable signature authority/approval, active coding, and uploads for payment using Excel templates and Financial Toolbox. Corrects any Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) errors after upload.
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and prepares general supplies and other purchases for payment. Verifies items received using Commerce’s purchasing system, active coding, and uploads for payment using Excel templates and Financial Toolbox; corrects any Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) errors after upload.
• Consults with customers on methods of payment, accounts payable questions and issues, with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Analyzes financial reports for financial data discrepancy resolution; reconciles and corrects accounting transactions.
• Verifies program requested changes. Prepares and posts journal voucher entries to correct account coding or other financial data elements as required to correct errors and reflect accurate expenditures.
• Reconciles Commerce payables subsidiary records to AFRS General Ledger Accounts as assigned.
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and corrects the accounting data into the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS). Corrects discrepancies, resolves differences and ensures that records are cleared on an on-going basis and appropriate regulations are followed.

Other duties as assigned.
Tasks include:
• Provides back-up coverage to other Fiscal Analysts within the Accounting Office as needed
• Continuously participates in review of procedures and practices for improvement ideas, not only for duties of this position, but also for Accounting, Financial Services Division and the Department as a whole
• We value teamwork and strive for workload balance. Duties are assigned/reassigned temporarily and/or permanently to accomplish overall goals and/or to assist the Unit, Accounting Office or the agency to accomplish business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Five (5) years of combined experience and/or education as described below:

Education involves accounting, accounting principles, finance, auditing or budgeting from an accredited institution or related field.

Experience must include the following areas or work related to the position:
• Experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Accounting in a government enterprise (any level of government)
• Using Washington state financial applications (AFRS, Enterprise Reports, TM$, TEMS, etc)
• Experience applying state financial regulations and laws including the State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• Experience working with federal awards, grants, and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements
• Experience processing travel reimbursements

Qualifying education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.
Education to Experience Equivalences:
Associate degree = 2 years | bachelor’s degree = 4 years | Masters or Higher = 5 years

Examples of how to qualify:
• 4 years of experience and one year of education
• 3 years of experience and two years of education
• 2 years of experience and three years of education
• 1 years of experience and four years of education

And:
• Intermediate level use of the Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the Office of Financial Management rules and regulations and the State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• Knowledge of the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Financial Toolbox & Enterprise
• Reporting (ER) systems
• Knowledge of the Travel and Expense Management System (TEMS)
• Experience using Workday
• Experience with state or local accounting
• Experience processing payables and/or travel reimbursements

Required Position Competencies:
• Contract Accounting Expertise: Applies GAAP, SAAM, and 2 CFR Part 200 principles to complex contracts, interpreting terms to ensure accurate accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Promotes an inclusive, supportive, and accountable work environment.
• Operational Management: Oversees high-volume payables and receivables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies. Strategically allocates workload and documents processes to maintain continuity and reduce risk.
• Problem Solving & Process Improvement: Resolves complex accounting issues, identifies root causes, implements corrective actions, and streamlines workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
• Change Management & Communication: Guides staff through system transitions and regulatory updates, communicates changes clearly, and provides training to ensure smooth adoption.
• Integrity & Professionalism: Demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, and promotes a culture of transparency, accountability, and work–life balance.

To be considered for this position the following are needed:

• A complete and detailed online application.
• A cover letter (enter online).
• At least three professional references (enter online).

For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: [email protected] - please reference the job number in your message.

Other Qualifications

Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.

Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at [email protected].
 
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity 
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at [email protected].  Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
               
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.

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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