Assistant Accounting Manager

Assistant Accounting ManagerOur 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: Assistant Accounting Manager (MA5)Location: Olympia, WA - This role is on-site onlyCloses: September 8th, 2026Salary: $ 78,504 - $ 105,612 AnnuallyJoin the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families and play a key role in supporting the financial foundation behind programs that serve children, youth, and families across the state.This position is part of the Accounting section within the Financial and Business Services Division (FBSD) and works directly with the Accounting Manager to support critical fiscal and program planning, monitoring, and analysis for the agency. Working collaboratively across DCYF and with a variety of stakeholders and partners, FBSD provides essential financial services and financial management that support responsible stewardship of agency resources.If you enjoy analyzing complex financial information, improving processes, and using your expertise to support effective public service, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within DCYF.The Opportunity: As the Assistant Accounting Manager, you will report directly to and support the Accounting Manager while providing expertise across a range of fiscally related areas. You will contribute to fiscal and program planning, monitoring, and analysis and serve as an analytical resource in support of policy and process development, business planning, and process improvement.Some of what you will do:Analyze and review data, identify problems, and assist headquarters accounting staff in developing and implementing strategies for corrections as required by policy and law.Perform advanced technical and professional analytical duties requiring advanced accounting knowledge to support sound policy development and consultation for department financial and accounting functions.Support the Accounting Unit Manager with overall business needs and annual planning, including leading accounting supervisors in establishing goals, objectives, and deliverables used to measure and monitor headquarters accounting office performance.Provide expert guidance, advice, and consultation in support of performance management and process improvement, including tools to monitor improvements and report performance and outcomes to the Accounting Unit Manager.Analyze complex challenges, align process improvement activities and data with strategic and operational planning and performance, and formulate recommendations to the Accounting Unit Manager.Facilitate and collaborate with program partners on process improvement projects and lead complex, multi-dimensional performance improvement activities.Produce ad hoc reports and analyses, develop complex reports for key work activities, and write and revise process manuals, technical guides, and other information and training materials.Assess business needs for workload and cost-saving impacts and serve as backup to the Accounting Unit Manager in reviewing and analyzing performance metrics.Assist the Accounting Unit Manager in tracking and reporting local funds and make recommendations on how to leverage available funds to maximize overall DCYF financial stability.Perform and review complex accounting activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, corrections, and financial transaction analysis, and review financial transactions for proper coding, documentation, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards.Prepare, review, and submit required state fiscal reports and coordinate annual fiscal year-end reporting requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with statewide accounting policies, OFM requirements, and statutory reporting obligations.Create and administer tools, job aids, reference materials, step-by-step guides, and training for headquarters accounting and program staff to support consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and system processes.There are two ways to meet the minimum qualifications:A bachelor's degree in a financial related field or program AND five (5) years of professional experience in two or more of the following areas:Conducting researchAnalyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulationsConducting business analysis and developing requirementsLeading business projectsManaging business operationsBusiness policy developmentSupervisingORA school diploma (or GED) AND fifteen (15) hours of accounting credits AND nine (9) years of experience in two or more of the following areas:Conducting researchAnalyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulationsConducting business analysis and developing requirementsLeading business projectsManaging business operationsBusiness policy developmentSupervisingAND the ability to take action to learn and grow.AND the ability to take action to meet the needs of others.In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:CPA or Master's degree in finance, public administration, accounting, or related field.Greater than five years of employment experience in financial, analytical, accounting, or related field.Knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations, processes, and procedures required for state and federal governments; familiarity with Office of Financial Management Accounting and Administrative Manual (SAAM), and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to DCYF programs.Previous demonstrated ability to perform analysis for financial research and modeling in a complex multi-system environment.Previous demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial models for expenditure/revenue analysis purposes.Previous demonstrated ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills.Previous demonstrated ability to represent the agency to stakeholders.Previous experience in successfully communicating with a wide range of program and fiscal staff of all levels.Previous experience managing multiple activities, projects, and tasks at once, completing deliverables on-time, and providing updates when needed.Previous demonstrated ability to use computer software to develop complex data reports, timelines, formal documents, and presentations.Previous demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.How do I apply? In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:Cover Letter (describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position)ResumeSupplemental Information: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 goal 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.Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Applicants who