Fiscal Analyst 2 (in-training)

GENERAL SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Fiscal Analyst 2 (In-training option) 

$54,204 –$72,900 annually

Closes July 02,2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a Fiscal Analyst 2 (in-training option). This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position will be required to be in office 5 days per week. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI isa place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including:

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant ( weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.

Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.

Values: Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child

Equity
Each student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity:

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.

• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Position Overview

This position reports to the General Accounting Manager and is responsible for exercising independent judgement in determining the appropriate application of rules and regulations (RCW, WAC, SAAM) in the following areas: interfacing with multiple systems; general accounting and customer service, program development and payment processing.

Key Responsibilities

Payment& Deposit Processing

Tasks include:

• Create and process payment batches
• Confirm payment requests and deposit amounts are accurate
• Investigate and respond to questions from teams, partners, and vendors

Provides General Accounting Support and Customer Service

Tasks include:

• Respond to customer inquiries
• Provides backup to accounting staff
• Communicate professionally and produce high-quality work
• Miscellaneous - Other duties as assigned

Process Improvement

Tasks include:

• Assist Fiscal staff with implementing new financial tools
• Support the development and implementation of organization-wide program improvements

Required Qualifications (to qualify for the Fiscal Analyst 2 level):

• Bachelor’s degree (may substitute for education on a year for year basis except for the accounting credits)
• At least 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of college-level accounting; credits can include classes such as math, statistics, and/or any other analytical math or science class (to be vetted by HR)
• One year of experience in financial administration, such as administering accounts payable or accounts receivable
• Demonstrates consistent and reliable attendance while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position
• Ability to use standard spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel to create, modify, print, and format spreadsheets, work with formulas and functions, use templates, styles, AutoFormats and multiple worksheets
• Experience with 10-key data entry
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with detailed numerical data
• Experience performing accounting-related tasks
• Experience performing reconciliations
• Must reside in the State of Washington
• This position will be required to be in office 5 days per week.

 To qualify for in-training at the Fiscal Analyst 1 level l you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis except for the accounting credits)
• At least 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of college-level accounting; credits can include classes such as math, statistics, and/or any other analytical math or science class (to be vetted by HR)

• Must reside in the State of Washington
• This position will be required to be in office 5 days per week.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field of study
• Experience with year-end and biennial-end closing, per OFM Guidelines
• Experience with Washington State financial systems
• Customer service experience resolving inquiries, complaints, or issues by phone, email, or written communication
• Accounting experience working in a Washington state agency fiscal office
• Required and desirable experience may be gained concurrently

Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is $54,204 –$72,900 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process

Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement; 
• A current résumé, and;
• A list of three or more professional references.  

Please address any questions to:

Sal Salazar, Human Resources

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200

360-725-6278: sal.salazar@k12.wa.us

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.

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OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in “Application Process.”