Financial Technician

Financial Technician

EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Financial Technician

SALARY: $4,774 - $8,273 monthly depending on qualifications

LOCATION: Olympia, Washington

CLOSES: August 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

SENATE PROFILE

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.

POSITION PROFILE

The Washington State Senate seeks a Financial Technician in the Accounting office. The ideal candidate will be skilled at detail-oriented work and open to learning new skills and processes. This position will ensure efficient, prompt, and accurate processing and distribution of incoming documents and imaging process document flow for personnel and payroll staff. The Senate Accounting office has a strong customer service focus, and this position will assist the office in providing a wide range of accounting services to elected Senate members and fellow employees of the Senate.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist with answering general questions over the phone and electronic inquiries, track email messages, and contact staff regarding payroll & personnel paperwork.

· Utilize Excel spreadsheets and Word processing software to create/update documents, forms, etc.

· Navigate web-based applications to assist in various duties; duplicate and distribute materials such hiring packages, forms, paychecks, paystubs, etc.

· File documents accurately, based upon established record keeping policies.

· Compose and edit correspondence and documents.

· Assist the Payroll Analyst with data entries and payroll activities into the State systems such as HRMS, Time Management, etc.

· Review new and re-hire paperwork; create new folders for new members and employees; file and maintain payroll documents accordingly.

· Assist with subscribing new and renewal subscriptions for the workgroups.

· Perform other related duties, as required.

During Session:

· Process payroll activities for Interns and Pages.

· Track time sheets for session staff and follow-up with reminders.

During Interim:

· Assist with subscriptions renewal to the workgroups

· Reconcile the Senate's credit card statements and complete the payment batches to the bank.