Fiscal Analyst 3

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join the Accounting & Financial Services Division's Toll Accounting team. This role is ideal for a financial professional who enjoys analyzing complex financial data, solving problems, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the agency’s financial information.

As a member of the Toll Accounting team, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of Washington's tolling operations. You will perform complex reconciliations, analyze financial activity across multiple accounting systems, support compliance with state and federal accounting policies, and help ensure the accurate reporting of toll revenue and customer accounts. Your work will directly support WSDOT's fiduciary responsibility to provide timely, accurate, and transparent financial information to agency leadership, stakeholders, and the public.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Reconcile toll-related cash activity between toll vendors, the Office of the State Treasurer, and agency financial systems.
• Prepare and submit cash receipt documentation to support financial processing and reporting requirements.
• Review reconciliations prepared by third-party vendors to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Reconcile and resolve discrepancies in financial activity between subsidiary systems and statewide accounting systems.
• Prepare accounting entries, adjustments, and corrections within WSDOT's and the state’s financial system.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports related to toll revenue and customer accounts.
• Verify the accuracy and reliability of financial information maintained within multiple financial systems.
• Analyze, reconcile, and correct general ledger balances.
• Develop and review complex financial reports used by agency leadership and external stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting requirements to support informed decision-making.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes and reporting.
• Assist with inventory-related activities and support financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting activities and support audit requests.
• Prepare and submit documentation for imaging and records retention purposes.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
• Financial Analysis: Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Research and Interpretation: Proven ability to research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Accounting Principles: Ability to perform high-level financial analysis in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Financial Reconciliation: Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, and reconciling data from multiple financial systems.
• Problem Solving: Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities.
• Accuracy and Accountability: Ability to complete assignments accurately and timely while exercising professional judgment.
• Financial Systems: Ability to enter, retrieve, update, and analyze information using financial or database systems.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate issues, identify solutions, and make informed decisions affecting financial processes and reporting.
• Adaptability: Ability to remain flexible and effective when priorities, processes, or business needs change.
• Technology Proficiency: Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related applications to analyze, organize, and communicate information, including the use of formulas and pivot tables.
• Collaboration and Respect: Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with others while contributing to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
• Organization and Prioritization: Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Ability to report to the office and attend in-person meetings, trainings, and business activities as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings or training.

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary range listed includes the 2% general wage increase, effective on July 1, 2026.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code. 
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT 

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.  
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.  
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information. 

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. 

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. 

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Rachel.Giese@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-05590 in the subject line. 

Salary : $62,880 - $84,528