Salary: $85,368.00 - $114,852.00 Annually
Location : Snohomish County - Monroe, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: BEST - Business Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 10:00 AM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
Fiscal Analyst 4

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Monroe Correctional Complex | Monroe, WA

Salary Range 59: $85,368 - $114,852 Annually
This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.
This recruitment is open to current DOC employees only.
As a Fiscal Analyst 4, you will utilize and interpret various WAC's, RCW's, State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and agency policies. The candidate of choice will maintain a reasonable understanding of the Department's structure, facility activity, and programs in order to provide consultation services to project managers and field fiscal staff as needed.
This position supports the agency mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives through assisting employees in succeeding by modeling accountability and being fair, reasonable and consistent. If you can see yourself in a position of supporting various teams thorough your fiscal leadership and ensuring the fiscal responsibilities of the State of Washington are met with the highest level of integrity, we encourage you to apply!
A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Fiscal Analyst 4, some of your duties will include:

• Supervising Payroll/Timekeeping Administrative Operations to include:
  • Ensuring efficient and accurate processing of payroll/timekeeping in accordance with RCWs, WACs, CBA's, OFM, GAAP, IRS, DOC regulations, policies and guidelines, etc.,
  • Managing and supervising the duties and performance of the HQ satellite Payroll/Timekeeping processing center for Reentry Division and Monroe Correctional Complex personnel and timekeeping units
  • Being a resource for Local Payroll Liaisons (LPL's) as the technical expert
  • Recommending fiscal procedures that provide for review and control of payroll processing
  • Ensuring unit desk/procedure manuals are current and are used by subordinate staff
  • Recommending changes to standard processes to improve staff performance and effectiveness of the unit
  • Ensuring adequate training of LPL staff by updating PDPs to include key components for their fiscal responsibilities with target completion timeframes and utilizing duty specific 90-day training plans and ensuring adherence to the LPL checklist
  • Exercising discretion and judgment when providing consultation and advice, while applying skills and knowledge to various situations
  • Inform Headquarters Payroll and affected staff in the case of a discovered overpayment.
  • Providing accurate interpretation, verbally and in writing, of policies, regulations, rules, etc. regarding payroll/timekeeping.
  • Ensuring DOC staff receive pay timely and accurately by working collaboratively with the Roster Office, Human Resources, and HQ Payroll.
  • Planning, organization, managing the Employee Benefits Program at the local level
  • Serve as liaison to HQ Payroll ensuring necessary information flows in a timely manner
  • Ensuring staff coordinate and collaborate with HQ Payroll and other subject matter experts
  • Maintaining internal controls in accordance with OFM requirements to include safeguarding of assets and compliance with required business practices/procedures
• Leadership, process improvement and collaboration
• Payroll Petty Cash Requests
• Generating HRMS/ATLAS reports
• Prioritizing, assigning, and directing the work of the satellite payroll/timekeeping staff to promote efficient operations and customer service
• Maintaining a small amount of Reentry Division/MCC LPL workload duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):

• High School Diploma or GED
• 12 Semester or 18 Quarterhours of accounting credits from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US
• Completion of accounting 201 and Accounting 202, and Governmental Accounting from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent
• Four (4) years of relevant professional experience
  • Relevant experience is defined as Fiscal Analyst 1 or above level work
• Intermediate level experience in Microsoft Excel

**Provided that a candidate possesses a degree focused on accounting or business management/administration:

• An AA degree can be equivalent to 1 year required work experience
• BA degree or above can be equivalent to 2 years of required work experience

Equivalencies to be reviewed by Comptroller/designee, degrees outside of focused areas will NOT count towards experience requirements

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Additional relevant professional experience at Fiscal Analyst 3 level
• A business focused bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent, with minimum 20 accounting credits to include Accounting 201, 202, 203 and Governmental Accounting.

Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: 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 ' web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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.

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