Fiscal Analyst

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Fiscal Analyst 1  position. This role is within the Operations Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office. 

We are an employer of choice! Heres why:

• Meaningful work : Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers. 
• Impactful career : Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians. 
• Small agency, big opportunities : Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues. 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion:  OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes. 

About the Position

Are you a fiscal professional who enjoys solving problems, analyzing financial information, and helping others navigate complex rules and processes? Do you have a strong eye for detail and take pride in making sure public funds are used appropriately and responsibly? If so, the Fiscal Analyst 1 position with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) may be a great fit for you! 

As a Fiscal Analyst 1 , youll play a key role in supporting the agencys financial operations and ensuring employees have the fiscal guidance and support they need to do their work effectively. As part of the Fiscal Unit within the Operations Division, youll serve as the agencys Fiscal Training Registrar and Fiscal Travel Specialist while also managing accounts receivable activities and providing backup support for purchasing and revenue functions. 

This position offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to apply your fiscal expertise in meaningful ways. Youll interpret state and agency rules and policies, review financial requests and documentation, analyze financial reports, resolve discrepancies, and advise staff on appropriate use of state funds. Your work will help ensure the agencys fiscal practices are accurate, compliant, efficient, and aligned with state accounting best practices. 

If youre looking for a position where you canuse your fiscal knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and attention to detail to make a difference in a public-service organization, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to OICs mission to protect consumers, the public interest, and Washingtons economy through fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Fiscal Analyst 1 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $4,108 - $5,506. 

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more! 
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere. 
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives. 
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities. 
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good. 
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs. 
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs. 
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits:

The duties of the position include but are not limited to: 

• Serve as the agencys Fiscal Training Registrar, reviewing and processing training requests, registrations, payments, and related fiscal documents. 
• Interpret state and agency policies and requirements related to training and advise agency staff on appropriate documentation, coding, approvals, and use of public funds. 
• Monitor training expenditures and encumbrances, resolve payment issues and discrepancies, and maintain accurate records and reporting. 
• Serve as the agencys Fiscal Travel Specialist, reviewing and processing travel requests, travel advances, and employee reimbursements for compliance with state travel rules and agency policies. 
• Advise agency staff on travel requirements, reimbursable expenses, appropriate documentation, and the proper use of state funds. 
• Perform accounts receivable functions, including preparing billings, monitoring outstanding receivables, reconciling accounts, and researching and correcting discrepancies. 
• Analyze and interpret financial records, reports, and general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, make appropriate adjustments, and support accurate fiscal reporting. 
• Prepare journal vouchers and other fiscal documents to record, adjust, reconcile, and transfer financial activity. 
• Develop or recommend improvements to fiscal procedures and processes related to training, travel, accounts receivable, and other assigned functions. 
• Provide fiscal guidance and responsive customer service to agency staff while applying state laws, regulations, policies, and accounting principles. 
• Provide backup support for purchasing and revenue functions, including reviewing purchase requests, preparing purchasing documents, tracking encumbrances and service agreements, and processing agency receipts and deposits. 
• Maintain accurate fiscal records and documentation in accordance with state and agency record-retention requirements. 
• Research and resolve fiscal issues using independent judgment, critical-thinking, and analytical skills to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions. 

Contact Us : For inquiries about this position and its full duties, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io and add the requisition number 2026-07301 and the job name to the subject line of your email.

Required Qualifications :

• *Four (4) years of full-time relevant professional fiscal-related experience in accounting, finance or budgeting. 
• Successful completion of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may not substitute for the credit hours. 
• Basic level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 

Academic Degree Equivalency Chart

Degree

Years of Relevant Experience Equivalency

Associates Degree 

2 years of experience 

Bachelors Degree 

4 years of experience 

Masters Degree 

5 years of experience 

*A degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or a foreign equivalent may be substituted for relevant experience. Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report. Certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted year-for-year for professional experience.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in a financial-related field. 
• Six months experience researching and applying regulations, rules, procedures and/or policies pertaining to job functions, including demonstrated ability to identify errors or discrepancies. 
• Knowledge of and experience in the training field, travel reimbursements and/or accounts receivable. 
• Basic Adobe Acrobat skills: able to merge documents, edit and redact existing documents. 

Ready to join us?

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Welcome to the OIC

Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC! 

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• This position isrepresented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). 

• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee). 
• State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law. 
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to View email address on click.appcast.io with FA1_2026-07301 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
• The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer, 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. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or
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Compensation details: 23.61-31.64 Hourly Wage

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