• Job Description

  Req#: 5281943
  Salary : $81,738.00 - $104,442.00 Annually
  Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
  Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2026-FS0033-02482
  Department: Dept. of Ecology
  Division: Financial Services
  Opening Date: 03/27/2026
  Closing Date: Continuous
  
  Description
  
  Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
  The Department of Ecology is hiring an Accounts Payable Manager (WMS Band 1)within the Financial Services Division.
  Location:
  
  • Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
  • Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
  
  Schedule:
  
  • This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
  • A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
  • Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
  
  Application Timeline:
  
  • Apply by April 6, 2026
  • This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
  
  Duties
  As the Accounts Payable manager, you will manage and administer all agency-wide processes related to travel advances and reimbursements, vendor and training payments, agency credit card activity, and the recording and reconciliation of capital assets. Leading the Accounts Payable Unit, you will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions across more than 3,200 account codes.
  In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight for key financial systems, serve as a statewide subject matter expert, and help shape agency-wide fiscal policies and procedures. You will guide staff, promote process improvements, and collaborate with program and agency leadership, the Office of Financial Management, and the Department of Enterprise Services to support effective financial operations and system enhancements. With significant responsibility for internal controls, statewide policy interpretation, and fiscal data integrity, this role directly supports Ecology's ability to safeguard public resources, meet regulatory standards, and advance the agency's mission through sound financial stewardship.
  
  What you will do:
  
  • Lead and manage the Accounts Payable Unit, including setting priorities, assigning workloads, and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial transactions.
  • Maintain data integrity across all financial systems by ensuring expenditures are correctly recorded and classified.
  • Oversee agency-wide travel processes, ensuring employees receive consistent guidance, timely reimbursements, and up-to-date information on state travel regulations.
  • Manage vendor payments, training payments, purchasing cards, leases, and debt service to ensure accurate and timely processing.
  • Serve as the agency's point of contact and security manager for the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Capital Asset Management System (CAMS), and related financial systems.
  • Develop, update, and interpret fiscal policies and procedures related to travel, purchasing, credit cards, inventory, and capital assets in alignment with state and federal requirements.
  • Provide responsive customer service to agency management and staff by researching financial issues, answering inquiries, and producing financial information as needed.
  • Support year-end and biennial financial closing activities, including capital asset reconciliation, general ledger entries, and contributions to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
  
  Qualifications
  For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our
  
  Required Qualifications:
  Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:
  
  • Experience in state accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Experience must include three (3) years of supervising or leading fiscal positions.
  
  Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
  
  • Advanced Knowledge of State Accounting - Ability to understand and effectively use state accounting systems, laws, policies, and procedures to ensure all financial activities are accurate, compliant, and aligned with state and federal requirements.
  • Communication and Collaboration - Ability to explain financial information clearly and work effectively with all levels of management and staff to support understanding, informed decision-making, and coordinated action.
  • Budget System Knowledge - Ability to understand state budget systems and work collaboratively with budget managers and staff to ensure financial information is accurate, consistent, and aligned with budget decisions.
  • Process Improvement - Ability to analyze existing processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and design improved approaches to increase the accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness of financial operations.
  • Workload and Time Management - Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
  • Confidentiality - Ability to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality to support trusted and reliable fiscal operations.
  • Education involving a major study in a financial-related field; certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Government Financial Manager, or Management Accountant; or any field which involves 18 quarter or 12 semester credits in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
  
  Examples of how to qualify:
  
  • 8 years of experience
  • 7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits
  • 6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree)
  • 5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits
  • 4 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years of experience AND a Master's degree or higher
  
  Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
  
  • Employee must read, sign, and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A), Internal Control Responsibility (Part B), and Safeguarding and Preventing Misuse of Ecology's Data (Part C).
  
  Desired Qualifications:
  
  • Federal Financial Management - Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant management, cash management, and revenue management.
  • Compensation Rules - Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws and rules regarding employee compensation and pay.
  • Contracting and Procurement - Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal contracting and procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Coding and Reporting Design - Ability to design expenditure and revenue codes and reports that meet state requirements and provide useful information to agency management.
  • Influence and Negotiation - Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external groups using effective oral and written communication skills while maintaining trust, respect, and confidentiality.
  • Continuous Improvement - Understanding of and experience using Lean or other continuous improvement methods to increase efficiency and better respond to customer needs.
  
  
  If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
  Supplemental Information
  Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit .
  Application Process
  
  Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  How to Apply
  
  Click "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
  
  • Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
  • Resume
  
  Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete.
  
  For detailed application information, please visit our
  Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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  If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
  
  • Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
  
  Questions?
  
  • For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Beth Swansonat
  • If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
  
  About the Department of Ecology
  
  As the State of Washington's environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
  We believe that DEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
  Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), , Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
  To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore , check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.
  Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
  Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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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 (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 (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 , 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
  
  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
  01
  
  How did you hear about this job?
  • Community Based Organization
  • Community / Technical College
  • Ecology Employee
  • Ecology Recruiter
  • Ecology Jobs Page
  • Facebook
  • Job Board
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other State Agency
  • Other Website
  • Professional Association
  • Twitter
  • University Job Board
  • WorkSource
  • Other
  
  02
  
  If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board, WorkSource, or Other, please share which one.
  03
  
  Have you ever worked for the Department of Ecology in any capacity including: Permanent, Non-permanent, Project, Intern, or Volunteer?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  04
  
  How many years of experience do you have in state accounting, auditing, or budgeting?
  Please include any experience gained through employment, internships, and/or volunteer positions. Note that experience gained from academic coursework, class projects, or other degree requirements is assessed in later questions.
  
  • Three years
  • Four years
  • Five years
  • Six years
  • Seven years
  • Eight or more years
  • None of the above
  
  05
  
  How many years of experience do you have supervising or leading fiscal positions?
  • Some experience but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 or more years
  • I do not have this experience.
  
  06
  
  Please provide additional details to support your responses to Questions 4 & 5.The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" may remove you from further consideration.
  07
  
  What is your level of education?
  • 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits
  • 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree)
  • 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
  • None of the above
  
  08
  
  If you have college credits or a degree, please list your major(s) or field(s) of study and any degree(s) earned. If you don't have this education, put N/A. If applicable, also list any financial-related professional certifications you hold (e.g., CPA, CIA, CGFM, CMA).
  09
  
  Please list any college-level accounting, auditing, or budgeting courses you have successfully completed. If none, put N/A.
  10
  
  The State of Washington and the Department of Ecology, play a vital role in fostering a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Respectful (DEIR) workplace and contributing to equitable outcomes for the communities we serve. We view DEIR through a broad lens including: race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. We believe it is everyone's job to contribute to a DEIR workplace. Please tell us, what does it mean for you to have a commitment to DEIR in the workplace? What steps or actions have you taken to demonstrate your commitment previously?
  11
  
  I understand that Ecology does not use the E-Verify system and is unable to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).
  • Yes
  • No
  
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