Administrative Office of the Courts

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Join Our Team as a Financial Services Analyst! The Washington Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to become part of our Financial Services team. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a role that combines precision, responsibility, and collaboration. As a Financial Services Analyst, you’ll take on professional-level accounting, payroll, and auditing work guided by generally accepted accounting principles, government auditing standards, and AOC procedures. You’ll work independently within defined areas, handling tasks that are essential to the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations. While much of the work is routine, your contributions will be reviewed and approved to ensure compliance and accuracy. This position is more than just numbers; it’s about keeping our systems running smoothly and ensuring statutory payment deadlines are met. You’ll play a critical role in managing key financial systems, including Judicial Information System (JIS) invoicing, oversight of travel reimbursements and QuickBooks processes. These responsibilities are vital for accurate financial tracking, reconciliation, and reporting. Without this role, our ability to maintain system integrity and meet compliance requirements would be at risk. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and service, we’d love to hear from you. Your work will help us maintain operational efficiency and uphold the trust placed in the courts. Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts Financial Services Analyst Management Services Division Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. POSITION DETAILS Job #: 2026-003 Status: Regular, Full-Time Location: Olympia, Washington Salary: Range 56: $63,252 - $82,872 per year (DOQ). Opens: January 7, 2026 Closes: January 19, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting. WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION 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 of 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: • Prepare and maintain financial reports, ledger accounts, and journal vouchers; reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in accordance with established standards. • Handle accounts payable and receivable, including contracts, reimbursements, refunds, and invoice preparation for AFRS system entry. • Processing travel reimbursements and direct hotel billing invoices • Support Education team with reconciliation of Judicial Checking account, payment processing, and receivables. • Review and verify critical financial data such as budget codes, approvals, receipts, and payment types to maintain compliance. • Respond to inquiries regarding invoices and payments, and assist with financial analysis, reporting, and development of internal procedures. • Support business improvement initiatives and collaborate with senior staff on financial summaries and process enhancements. • Maintenance of JIS customer accounts in QuickBooks including monthly invoice billing. • Performs other duties as required. A combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Financial Services Analyst may be considered in the meeting the qualifications. • 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 • Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and use time and resources effectively to achieve goals. • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including identifying tasks, timelines, risks, and proposing solutions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships. • Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service. • Commitment to accuracy and quality, with attention to detail and accountability for timely, error-free work. • Working knowledge of basic accounting practices, state governmental accounting procedures, automated accounting systems, and standard office software applications. • Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and adaptable to new technologies and systems. • Highly organized multitasker with strong time management, decision-making, and the ability to work collaboratively across agencies. • 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, 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, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov. 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 identify 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 www.uscis.gov 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. SPECIAL NOTE: 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.