Thurston County

Financial Operations Assistant

2000 LAKERIDGE DR SW, Olympia, WA 98502

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 9, 2026

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Salary is $5,015.00 - $6,104.00 monthly. PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION DETAILING HOW YOU MEET THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR THIS POSITION. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TESTING FOR THIS POSITION. CANDIDATES MUST PASS THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

ALL CANDIDATES WHO PASS THE EXAMINATION WILL BE SCREENED TO ENSURE THEY MEET THE CIVIL SERVICE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STANDARDS. PLEASE REVIEW THOSE STANDARDS HERE.

The Financial Operations Assistant performs technical, complex, and specialized financial, accounting, and fiscal services for the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. Responsibilities include posting complex financial data to general ledgers; assisting in the development and implementation of internal control systems; performing specialized payroll according to contracts, process and audit accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and training employee reimbursements; maintaining encumbrances, inmate medical billing, support and provide information for budget preparation; reconciling and auditing bank accounts; performing cash handling; and monitoring and administering the inmate accounting system. May serve as a backup to the Accounting Manager and act in a lead capacity to volunteers and temporary/extra help staff.

Financial Operations Assistants may be assigned to one of the following assignments:

Payroll
Accounts Payable & Assets/Inventory
Inmate Medical Support

Financial Operations Assistants are expected to function with considerable independence and have latitude in exercising independent judgment within the framework of existing accounting policies and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision and may be reviewed periodically for adequacy and accuracy of records, reports, and functions. Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Pursuant to RCW 41.14.100, must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
One year of college level accounting course work and two years of accounting work experience. Experience may substitute for education, and education for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Acceptable scores on Civil Service skills examinations.
Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.
- Pre-Employment Screening Standards and Employment Standards can be found here: Pre-Employment Screening Standards and Employment Standards
Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards and be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation which may include a polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.
Ability to use a personal computer and related software packages to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Must handle cash and checks with accountability and integrity.

Other Position Related Information:

Contact Person: Chief Examiner Bobby Frye, 360-867-2483

Email: CivilService@co.thurston.wa.us

This position is:
- Represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Items required for consideration:
- Application
- If applicable, Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration and supporting documentation.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.