Fiscal Analyst

Fiscal Analyst 
 

Location: Northwest Region- Sedro Woolley, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
 

Salary: $5,398.00 - $7,254.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/24/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and analyzes the region's fiscal year and/or biennial dollar budgets for all program areas.
• Serve as a region consultant on fiscal issues, ensuring compliance with purchasing authorities and mandatory state contracts; and implementing policies, rules, and administrative regulations. 
• Develop reports and graphs from multiple agency sources to track and analyze financial trends. 
• Analyzes accounting systems and trends, conducts informal audits, and advises about current financial status and any changes needed to meet state, federal, agency policy, bargaining agreement requirements, and/or to improve business practices. 
• Train, develop, and supervise the region’s fiscal staff in accounting systems, methods, and reporting. 
• Consults with fire program managers and staff to review accounting practices and compliance with fire guide pay provisions. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or payroll; OR a combination of relevant experience and/or education.
• At least one (1) year of leadership experience overseeing projects, programs, or supporting small teams. 
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Familiar with business intelligence/analysis systems such as Smartsheet, Tableau, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and statements.
• Experience performing a variety of complex accounting and financial tasks.

Required Competencies: 

• Oversee AP, AR, and payroll accounting activities across multiple programs. 
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements, including AP accruals, AR balances, and payroll liabilities. 
• Implement and maintain internal controls for AP, AR, and payroll processes. 
• Serve as a systems expert and support integrations, data governance, and system configuration. 
• Oversee reconciliation processes, including clearing accounts, suspense accounts, and payroll benefits. 
• Guide others in ethical accounting practices and risk management.
• Brief senior leaders on accounting issues, risks, and financial implications.
• Lead cross-functional teams on initiatives.
• Coordinate audit responses and ensure documentation meets audit standards.