Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2) - JR/Harbor Heights - Chehalis

Washington State

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2) - JR/Harbor Heights

Location: Chehalis, WA. Full-Time. This is an On-site Only position.

Closes: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly. The indicated salary does not include a 3% general wage increase effective July 1st, 2025.

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), Financial and Business Services Division is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team and support our mission to protect children and families, so they flourish by ensuring that the JR/Harbor Heights facility's vendors, contractors, and employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner. This position is crucial for the day-to-day functions of the institution to continue to provide a healthy and safe environment for our youth. You will have opportunities to learn and grow while making a difference for our customers, your team, and our agency.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

As a Fiscal Analyst 2 with Juvenile Rehabilitation, you'll be at the heart of critical operations, ensuring accuracy in timekeeping and fiscal records that has a direct impact on our youth. This role offers a unique chance to apply your analytical skills in a dynamic environment where every number tells a story, and every decision makes a difference. Our office isn’t just a workplace — it’s a community driven by passion and purpose. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and join a team where your financial expertise fuels transformation and your work truly matters.

Some of what you will do:

  • Verify that the billing and A-19 meets the terms of the contract.
  • Check for duplication to ensure payments are correct.
  • Review billing to contract rate/balance/terms.
  • Determine account coding and prepare payment document.
  • Monitor and submit timely payment for the various institutional goods and services.
  • Prepare Journal Vouchers (JVs) to record general ledger changes in fund balances.
  • Prepare documents for payment by creating batches and processes into AFRS, review and make corrections as appropriate.
  • Prepare accruals, review and input accrual batches for operations and bills to include client and program specific items.
  • Research and track expenditures to assist with fiscal year estimate.
  • Close Fiscal Year interagency payables/receivables and other FY close activities for the institution.
  • Prepare, review and analyze expenditure date for the monthly financial reports utilizing Enterprise Reporting and AFRS systems for management and budget purposes.

Required qualifications:

  • Equivalent education and/or experience (totaling four (4) years).

OR

  • A Bachelor's degree.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

  • A Bachelor's degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one (1) to two (2) years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education but not 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.
  • Familiarity with institutional environments.
  • Knowledge of PREA standards and rules.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the theory and practice of accounting, principles of cost accounting and modern office methods.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, basic math skills and the use of a 10-key calculator.
  • Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data with consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Ability to multi-task and schedule self to meet payment and report deadlines.
  • Ability to work with staff at all levels.
  • Ability to learn specialized computer systems, AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, DCYF Purchasing System, HRMS, Leave Tracker, and any new programs that may be implemented for the desk position.

How do I apply?

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

  • Cover Letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
  • Resume (current/updated) detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit -Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. “

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.

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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, are entitled to three (3) 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.

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