Financial Services Analyst

Join Our Team as a Financial Services Analyst at the AOC!

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Services Analyst to become a key player in our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to apply professional-level accounting, payroll, and auditing skills while ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, government auditing standards, and AOC regulations.

You'll work independently within defined areas, shaping financial processes with precision, handling routine yet impactful financial tasks that support our mission, and delivering high-quality work products that undergo review and approval to maintain excellence.

If you're ready to bring your analytical mindset and financial expertise to a team that makes a difference, apply now!

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least three (3) days per week.

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• BARS Codes-Budget, Accounting and Reporting System for Cities, Counties and Special Purpose Districts: Communicates changes and enhancements to the BARS system to users and updates or establishes BARS codes as needed.
• Processes accounts payable including but not limited to: contracts, pro-tempore, use tax, reimbursement of funds, encumbrances, and refunds.
• Reviews and verifies critical information including but not limited to: budget code, approval signature, proof of receipt, social security number, payment type, etc. in accordance with established procedures and accounting standards.
• Processes and prepares invoices for batching and entry into the state AFRS system.
• Prepares and monitors financial reports, researches and verifies financial data, reconcile reports and JV corrections in accordance with established procedures and accounting standards.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and prepares journal vouchers.
• Reviews and verifies accounts receivable; prepares invoices.
• Responds to inquiries from clients regarding status of invoices, payments, etc.
• Assists in developing recommendations for business improvement measures for the Financial Services section.
• Assists higher level Financial Services staff with financial summary information, analysis of financial reports and development of internal financial procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely allied field INCLUDING 10 Semester or 15 quarter hours of college level accounting OR Two (2) years of experience in fiscal bookkeeping or fiscal recordkeeping AND 10 Semester or 15 quarter hours of college level accounting.

The ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, office technology, and standard terminology.
• Understanding of fundamental state governmental accounting procedures and automated accounting system concepts.
• Proficient in email and word-processing applications.
• Able to meet productivity standards and deadlines while effectively managing time and resources.
• Skilled in identifying tasks, activities, and timelines necessary to achieve objectives.
• Adaptable to change, accountable, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Effective oral and written communicator capable of managing multiple projects and maintaining focus.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in identifying risks, solving problems, prioritizing workload, and maintaining professional working relationships.

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position, visit the AOC website.

The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs. This position may be overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future. AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form. AOC does not use E-verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law. Before 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 job.