Financial Technician

State of Washington

Financial Technician providing accounting services for the Washington State Senate. Ensuring efficient processing of payroll and assisting with various clerical duties in the office.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeOlympia • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $4,774 - $8,273 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in payroll processing, data entry, and document management while adhering to State of Washington payroll and accounting policies. Excels in communication and organization, effectively managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

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Payroll ProcessingData EntryDocument ManagementKnowledge of Governmental AccountingExcellent Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Data EntryPayroll ProcessingDocument ManagementExcel SpreadsheetsWord ProcessingRecord KeepingTime ManagementReconciliationFilingCreating Forms

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProfessionalismRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

HRMSTime Management SystemsWeb-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

G.E.D. Certificate

Industry Keywords

State of Washington Payroll PoliciesGovernmental Accounting PrinciplesFiscal ExperienceConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Process payroll activities for Interns and Pages.
Track time sheets for session staff and follow-up with reminders.
Assist with subscriptions renewal to the workgroups
Reconcile the Senate’s credit card statements and complete the payment batches to the bank.

Requirements

What you’ll need

G.E.D. certificate or equivalent, college credits in accounting or related field.
One (1) year of general clerical or fiscal experience.
Knowledge of State of Washington payroll and accounting policies and regulations; principles and procedures of governmental accounting.
Communicate well and present oneself in a professional manner, excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced office environment, independently and as a team.
Ability to work effectively and to build working relationships with a diverse population of Senators, administrators, staff, and vendors while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Strong organization skills, especially prioritizing multiple tasks while accommodating numerous interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish best business practices for financial and staff.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave
twelve paid holidays per year
a state retirement plan
deferred compensation
healthcare flexible spending account
dependent care assistance
infant at work policy
optional credit unions
paid subscription to DeleteMe
tuition reimbursement