Fiscal Specialist 1 (FS1)

Posting number: 2026-07939

Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Division: Financial and Business Services Division

Job classification: FISCAL SPECIALIST 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Our vision is to ensure that

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."

Job Title:Fiscal Specialist 1 (Echo Glen)

Location: King County – Snoqualmie, Washington – Echo Glen Facility (Full-time On-site) Closes: October th, 2026 Salary: $43,836.00 - $58,392.00 Monthly

*The indicated salary does not include the on-site 24/7 5% premium pay.

The Fiscal Specialist supports DCYF’s mission by ensuring Echo Glen’s financial resources are managed accurately and responsibly. This role helps maintain fiscal accountability and ensures the facility has the resources needed to effectively support youth and daily operations.

This position is within the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Echo Glen Children's Center (J R) Financial and Business Services Time and Attendance Team. This position provides fiscal and administrative support to the organization. Using HRMS and Leave Tracker this position is a primary point of contact for all leave and payroll related issues. In addition, this position also assists with fiscal administrative duties in the accounting office including purchasing, student funds, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Three (3) years fiscal record keeping experience that may include Human Resource Management System (HRMS) or Leave Tracker system experience.

\Equivalent education/experience totaling three years.*

• Previously demonstrated experience with HRMS, AFRS, and Leave Tracker.
• Previously demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Washington State leave and payroll processes

How do I apply?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.

• Prepare and enter fiscal calculations of part-time hours, part-time holiday accruals, shift differential, overtime, standby, holiday and LWOP is monitored.
• Process semi-monthly payroll leave and attendance.
• Review and assess overtime and leave reports for reasonableness, investigate and resolve any issues to ensure payroll and timekeeping systems are always in balance.
• Interpret and apply rules associated with leave usage to leave slips received.
• Analyze and interpret all payroll and wage related reports produced by HRMS and Leave Tracker.
• Assist with managing local funds including K9, activity, petty cash and resident funds.
• Assist with inputting invoices into EPMX and reconciling.
• Track and complete meal count for OSPI reports.

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

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.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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.

For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUSTattach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents.

DCYF 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.