• Job Description

  Req#: 5314413
  Salary : $53,136.00 - $71,472.00 Annually
  Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
  Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-03856
  Department: Dept. of Transportation
  Division: Headquarters
  Opening Date: 04/20/2026
  Closing Date: 4/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  
  Description
  About WSDOT
  
  The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
  The Opportunity
  
  WSDOT is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Fiscal Analyst 2 to join the Project Support and Receivables (PS&R) team within the Accounting and Financial Services Division. In this role, you'll perform both general and specialized financial analysis across a broad range of fiscal, grant, and contract activities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as state and federal regulations and WSDOT policies. This position plays a vital role in advancing WSDOT's mission by delivering accurate, timely financial support that upholds the agency's fiduciary responsibilities and enables informed decision-making across programs.
  What to Expect
  
  Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fiscal Analyst 2 will:
  
  • Perform financial review and analysis of accounting and fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state regulations and WSDOT guidelines and practices.
  • Determine funding sources for work orders, provide detailed expenditure analysis, determine proper account coding for work orders and payable agreements, resolve problems and identify impacts to others.
  • Analyze financial data from various agency fiscal and reporting systems to determine if adjustments are needed.
  • Conduct expenditure queries and utilize agency data mart reports to prepare journal vouchers to transfer expenditures as necessary.
  • Process expenditure transfers for month-end closing.
  • Perform accounting support for the Motorist Information Signs (MIS) program in core financial system (TRAINS).
  • Establish recurring accounts receivable information for customers and permits in TRAINS to generate annual billings for MIS program.
  • Coordinate activities with the region traffic offices.
  • Modify recurring receivables as needed due to changes in business ownership, removed signs, canceled permits, etc.
  
  Qualifications
  
  To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
  
  • Accounting Principles & Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, and federal and state fiscal regulations to ensure accurate, compliant financial transactions and reporting within a public-sector environment.
  • Financial Analysis & Budget Management: Proven ability to perform complex financial analysis, including identifying appropriate fund sources, applying correct account coding, evaluating impacts to program and project budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal funding requirements.
  • Financial Systems & Data Management: Demonstrated proficiency using enterprise financial systems (e.g., TRAINS or similar), financial reporting tools, and data query systems to manage financial data, generate reports, and support decision-making.
  • Records Management & Compliance: Knowledge of records retention requirements and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
  • Accounts Payable, Receivable & Agreements Administration: Proven experience administering financial processes, including accounts payable and receivable, establishing and managing agreements, monitoring budgets and expenditures, processing adjustments (e.g., credit memos, refunds), and resolving discrepancies such as revenue suspense items.
  • General Ledger & Financial Transactions Processing: Demonstrated ability to prepare and process a variety of financial transactions, including journal vouchers, accruals, liquidations, and expenditure transfers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness during month-end and fiscal year-end close.
  • Project & Work Order Financial Management: Experience establishing, modifying, monitoring, and closing work orders and projects within an enterprise financial system, including performing federal project closures and reconciling budgets to actual expenditures.
  • Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, assess financial impacts, and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to clearly and professionally communicate complex financial information to a variety of audiences, including internal staff, regional offices, and external stakeholders.
  • Time Management & Accountability: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy in high-volume environments, particularly during critical reporting periods such as month-end and fiscal year-end close.
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Strong attention to detail with a consistent track record of producing accurate financial documentation, data entry, and reporting.
  • Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
  • Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
  
  It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
  
  
  • Regulatory Knowledge & Receivables Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state fiscal regulations and requirements governing public-sector accounting and receivable management, with the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance and accurate financial processing.
  • Financial Systems Knowledge & Application: Knowledge of enterprise financial systems and subsidiary receivable and reporting systems, with the ability to effectively record, research, and report fiscal activity to support business operations.
  • Receivables Processing & Internal Controls: Demonstrated skill in processing and adjusting receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy, appropriate supporting documentation, and adherence to internal control requirements.
  • Financial Data Interpretation & Reporting: Ability to translate complex accounting and financial data into clear, concise, and actionable information to support decision-making by management and program staff.
  • Enterprise System Utilization (TRAINS or Similar): Demonstrated skill in using enterprise accounting systems (e.g., TRAINS or similar) to independently query data, prepare financial entries, and support accurate and timely fiscal reporting.
  • Consultation & Financial Advising: Ability to consult with program managers and stakeholders to provide guidance on proper accounting treatment and communicate the fiscal impacts of accounting decisions.
  
  Important Notes
  
  
  • This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
  • This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. This position requires reporting to the office 1 day per month.
  • To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the "Contact Us" section of this posting.
  • In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
  • WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit
  
  Why WSDOT
  
  
  • Work-Life Balance - We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
  
  
  • Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
  • Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
  • Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.
  
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  How to Apply
  
  Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
  
  In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
  
  • An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
  • An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
  • Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
  
  Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
  WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.
  Contact Us
  
  For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at Please be sure to reference Fiscal Analyst 2 #03856 in the subject line.
  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
  
  Which statement best describes your experience applying GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and federal/state fiscal regulations?
  • Extensive experience independently applying GAAP and governmental accounting standards in a public-sector environment, ensuring compliance with complex federal and state regulations and advising others on requirements.
  • Advanced experience applying GAAP and governmental accounting standards in a public-sector environment, with responsibility for ensuring compliance in assigned work.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards, with some experience applying them in a professional setting.
  • Limited or classroom-based knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
  • No experience.
  
  02
  
  Please briefly describe your experience applying GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and federal/state fiscal regulations. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
  03
  
  Which statement best describes your experience performing complex financial analysis?
  • Extensive experience performing complex financial analysis, including determining fund sources, account coding, and analyzing impacts to large program/project budgets with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced experience performing financial analysis, including fund source determination and budget impact analysis.
  • Some experience performing basic financial analysis and reviewing budget data.
  • Limited exposure through coursework or training only.
  • No experience.
  
  04
  
  Please briefly describe your experience performing complex financial analysis. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
  05
  
  Which statement best describes your proficiency with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools?
  • Expert-level experience using enterprise financial systems (e.g., TRAINS or similar), advanced reporting tools, and data query systems to manage, analyze, and report financial data.
  • Proficient experience using financial systems and reporting tools to perform daily work and generate reports.
  • Basic experience entering or retrieving financial data from systems.
  • Limited or no hands-on experience; exposure through training only.
  • No experience.
  
  06
  
  Which statement best describes your experience maintaining financial records in compliance with retention requirements?
  • Extensive experience managing official financial records in compliance with retention laws, including auditing and ensuring organizational adherence.
  • Experience maintaining financial records in accordance with established policies and retention schedules.
  • Some experience organizing or maintaining records with guidance.
  • Limited knowledge of records retention requirements.
  • No experience.
  
  07
  
  Please briefly describe your experience maintaining financial records in compliance with retention requirements. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
  08
  
  Which statement best describes your experience with accounts payable/receivable and agreement administration?
  • Extensive experience independently managing accounts payable/receivable processes and administering agreements, including budgeting, reconciliation, adjustments, and issue resolution.
  • Experience performing AP/AR functions and assisting with agreement administration and reconciliation activities.
  • Basic experience supporting AP/AR processes.
  • Limited exposure through training or coursework.
  • No experience.
  
  09
  
  Please briefly describe your experience with accounts payable/receivable and agreement administration. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
  10
  
  Which statement best describes your experience processing financial transactions?
  • Extensive experience preparing and processing complex transactions (e.g., journal vouchers, accruals, liquidations, transfers) and leading month-end/year-end close activities.
  • Experience processing a variety of financial transactions and supporting close activities.
  • Basic experience entering or assisting with financial transactions.
  • Limited exposure through coursework or training.
  • No experience.
  
  11
  
  Which statement best describes your experience managing work orders or project finances?
  • Extensive experience independently establishing, monitoring, modifying, and closing work orders/projects, including federal project closeouts and budget reconciliation.
  • Experience managing or supporting work orders/projects and monitoring financial activity.
  • Some experience assisting with project tracking or financial monitoring.
  • Limited exposure through training or coursework.
  • No experience.
  
  12
  
  Please briefly describe your experience managing work orders or project finances. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
  13
  
  Which statement best describes your ability to communicate financial information?
  • Extensive experience clearly communicating complex financial information to diverse audiences and advising stakeholders on financial matters.
  • Experience explaining financial information to internal or external stakeholders.
  • Some experience communicating basic financial information.
  • Limited experience communicating financial concepts.
  • No experience.
  
  14
  
  How did you learn of this employment opportunity?
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Direct Email Notification
  • WSDOT social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
  • Career Fair
  • Monster
  • WorkSource
  • "NOW HIRING" banner/sign
  • Radio advertisement
  • WSDOT Employment Site
  • Careers.wa.gov
  • governmentjobs.com
  • Other (specify below)
  
  15
  
  If you selected 'Other' on the previous question, please specify how you learned of this employment opportunity in the space provided:
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