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." **This position is open to current DCYF employees only** Job Class: Fiscal Analyst 3 | Payroll Location: Olympia, WA. - Remote Closes: Sunday, March 8th, 2026 Salary: $5,137.00 – $6,906.00 Monthly The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Financial and Business Services Division Payroll Unit is looking for a Fiscal Analyst 3. This division prides itself on providing a culture that is inclusive to all by living these culture principles: We serve the mission. DCYF's mission is to work alongside Washington's vulnerable children, youth, and families to foster safety, stability, and better outcomes by strengthening opportunities, connections, and community. Finance is fundamental to the agency achieving its strategy. We are great partners and focused on the work that matters so we drive great results. Great partnership starts with having the right people at the table early and often. We are the finance team/employer of choice. We will be respectful and create a positive work environment without judgements. We are curious and continue to learn. We see mistakes as an opportunity to better understand where things need to change. We are future focused. We understand that things change but we stay focused on serving those who serve our mission (strategic outcomes). Click here to learn more about DCYF . The Opportunity: In this role, you will specialize in processing employee out of state payroll taxes, process payroll overpayments, provide payroll consultation, conduct audits, and assist in producing monthly and annual reports. You will support agency culture by facilitating and modeling partnerships with internal and external customers. The work is focused on the closing of the agency payroll each pay cycle. This position supports the Department's goals and objectives by developing systems and processes that ensure that every paycheck created will be treated with equal respect and that the fiscal responsibilities to the State of Washington are met with the highest level of integrity. Our ideal candidate has a payroll background and intermediate experience using MS Excel. We are looking for self-motivated applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to prioritize a time-sensitive workload, and who regularly produce accurate and timely work results. If you want to utilize your experience to support this division and work for an agency with a common goal of supporting children and families, apply today! Some of what you will do: Process wage overpayments and provide formal notice to employees Process receipts & disbursements for the Foster Parent Shared Leave Pool, including reconciliation of Fund 22H Reconcile and Log semi-monthly garnishment writ collections Process payroll accounting transactions in AFRS; reconcile and archive completed transactions Monitor the Unbalanced In-Process Report for payroll activity Analyze and process payroll warrants cancelled as Statute of Limitations (SOL) Assist with resolving issues with the Fund 035 Payroll Revolving Account reconciliation Required Qualifications: Equivalent education/experience (five years total). OR Bachelor's degree, AND one (1) year of relevant professional experience. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following skills and/or abilities: Bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting and two to three years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually 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. Previous experience performing payroll processing/operations duties in accordance with RCW, WAC, CBA and SAAM. Previous experience performing complex payroll review and analysis. How do I apply? Complete the online application and attach the following documents to your profile: 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. 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/ The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 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 Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here . For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application process, contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Veronica Jones 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. 2026-16864 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." **This position is open to current DCYF employees only** Job Class: Fiscal Analyst 3 | Payroll Location: Olympia, WA. - Remote Closes: Sunday, March 8th, 2026 Salary: $5,137.00 – $6,906.00 Monthly The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Financial and Business Services Division Payroll Unit is looking for a Fiscal Analyst 3. This division prides itself on providing a culture that is inclusive to all by living these culture principles: We serve the mission. DCYF's mission is to work alongside Washington's vulnerable children, youth, and families to foster safety, stability, and better outcomes by strengthening opportunities, connections, and community. Finance is fundamental to the agency achieving its strategy. We are great partners and focused on the work that matters so we drive great results. Great partnership starts with having the right people at the table early and often. We are the finance team/employer of choice. We will be respectful and create a positive work environment without judgements. We are curious and continue to learn. We see mistakes as an opportunity to better understand where things need to change. We are future focused. We understand that things change but we stay focused on serving those who serve our mission (strategic outcomes). Click here to learn more about DCYF . The Opportunity: In this role, you will specialize in processing employee out of state payroll taxes, process payroll overpayments, provide payroll consultation, conduct audits, and assist in producing monthly and annual reports. You will support agency culture by facilitating and modeling partnerships with internal and external customers. The work is focused on the closing of the agency payroll each pay cycle. Our ideal candidate has a payroll background and intermediate experience using MS Excel. We are looking for self-motivated applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to prioritize a time-sensitive workload, and who regularly produce accurate and timely work results. If you want to utilize your experience to support this division and work for an agency with a common goal of supporting children and families, apply today! Some of what you will do: Required Qualifications: Equivalent education/experience (five years total). OR Bachelor's degree, AND one (1) year of relevant professional experience. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following skills and/or abilities: Bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting and two to three years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually 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. Previous experience performing payroll processing/operations duties in accordance with RCW, WAC, CBA and SAAM. Previous experience performing complex payroll review and analysis. How do I apply? Complete the online application and attach the following documents to your profile: 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. 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/ The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 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 Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here . For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application process, contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Veronica Jones 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. 2026-16864