Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4) Echo Glen

Posting number: 2026-08782

Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Division: Financial and Business Services Division

Job classification: FISCAL ANALYST 4

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Miscellaneous, Payroll/Benefits Administration

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.

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

Job Title: Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4) Echo Glen Location: Snoqualmie, WA - Full-Time in-office days (Echo Glen Children’s Center) Closes:November 1st, 2026 Salary: $64,776.00 - $87,048.00 Annually

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Fiscal Analyst 4 in the Financial and Business Services Division. As part of DCYF, we work toward the common goal of eliminating disparities for vulnerable children, youth, and families based on race and ethnicity. 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 protect children and strengthen families so they flourish. 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).

The Fiscal Analyst 4 position plays a key role in supporting the mission of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to protect children and strengthen families so they flourish. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient operation of business office functions at Echo Glen Children's Center, including fiscal processes, financial reporting, and administrative support services essential to daily operations. By maintaining effective financial and business practices, this position helps ensure the institution can continue providing a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for youth while supporting staff, operational needs, and overall program success.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing or budgeting AND two (2) years of relevant professional experience.

OR Equivalent education/experience totaling six (6) years.

• Bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
• A Master’s degree in financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.
• Previously demonstrated experience in multi-system financial reconciliation.
• Previously demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Oversee the financial and budgeting aspects for Echo Glen School.
• Devises business and accounting methods that ensure compliance with OEM, accreditation requirements, DCYF policies and guidelines.
• Ensures an effective internal control environment regarding accounting, processing incoming documents, and systems.
• Chart of accounts, reconciling AFRS coding errors, creating and editing financial toolboxes.
• Responsible for preparing the operation and coordinates Capital Programs budget.
• Analyzes complex financial data and trends and develops recommendations and options for management.
• Reconciliations of local funds accounts in the institution; assigns or performs periodic reviews and cash counts for local funds.
• Prepares, submits and pays monthly sales tax reporting.
• Reconciles monthly local bank account activity.

• The ability to take action to learn and grow
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest that details how you meet the qualifications for the position.

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.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Prior to initial appointment with the agency, incumbent must successfully complete a background check.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.

“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.

DSHS BHHA Strategic and Organizational Performance Manager description imageDCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.