Financial Analyst

Pay Range: $6,088 - $9,202 per month (Non-Bargaining Pay plan, C43 Step 1 -C52 Step 13)

Job Closing Date: Open until filled with weekly reviews starting June 20,2025

BENEFITS INCLUDED IN POSITION:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Yakima County seeks to fill a vacancy in its Financial Services department. We are currently exploring revisions to the department’s scope of work and structure under the direction of the new Financial Services Director.

Yakima County employs over 900 full-time budgeted employees to provide services to over 257,000 residents. Major regional services provided include the administration of superior and district courts, local law enforcement, operation of the county jail, property appraisal and valuation, collection of property taxes, administration of elections and maintenance and operation of public services.

Financial Services is one of nine departments reporting to the Board of County Commissioners, and is responsible for countywide budget development, accounting, and related functions, both within the organization and for outside partners.

Yakima County is committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and a variety of skillsets. This position does not require local government or accounting experience. Applicants with experience, knowledge and aptitude in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Local government operations
• Advanced spreadsheet functions
• Financial analysis
• Data management
• Performance metrics
• General ledger accounting
• GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board)
• GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association)
• WFOA (Washington Finance Officers Association)
• Grants administration
• Project Management
• Data-graphics and document design

For questions, please contact: Brian Carlson, Finance Director at: brian.carlson@co.yakima.wa.us or 509-574-1313.