How to hire a fiscal analyst

How to hire a fiscal analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fiscal analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fiscal analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fiscal analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your fiscal analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a fiscal analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect fiscal analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of fiscal analysts.

   Type of Fiscal Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Fiscal Analyst	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$16-36
   Accountant	An accountant is a professional whose primary task is to prepare, keep, examine, and interpret financial records. Most accountants are in charge of a wide scope of finance-related tasks, either for private individuals or for large-scale businesses and organizations they are employed with... Show more	$19-34
   Corporate Accountant	A corporate accountant is a professional who prepares financial statements and maintains financial records of an organization to ensure that they comply with laws, regulations, and the organization's policies. Corporate accountants are required to analyze financial statements to help executives make financial decisions for the organization... Show more	$22-42

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Payroll
   • Financial Data
   • Management System
   • GAAP
   • Financial Statements
   • Reconciliations
   • Financial Management
   • Financial Analysis
   • Journal Vouchers
   • Medicaid
   • Data Analysis
   • State Agencies
   • Journal Entries
   • Purchase Orders

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the UW system approvals such as eProcurement including pro-cards, CTA and ARIBA transactions.
   • Manage budget submissions by subsidiaries in Europe/AFNE region in Hyperion.
   • Develop fiscal reports for initiatives for state legislature concerning the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
   • Maintain GAAP and SAAM through careful examination of request employee and vendor reimbursements.
   • Prepare periodic general ledger balance sheet account reconciliations, as well as adjusting entries relate to the reconciliations.
   • Implement in house databases in order to analyze Medicaid disbursements by region

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fiscal analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A fiscal analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, fiscal analysts' average salary in south carolina is 48% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fiscal analysts earn 53% less than senior-level fiscal analysts.
   • Certifications. A fiscal analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a fiscal analyst's salary.

   Average fiscal analyst salary

   $51,960yearly

   $24.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fiscal analyst salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average fiscal analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$73,694	$35
   2	New York	$67,239	$32
   3	Oregon	$63,726	$31
   4	Montana	$63,076	$30
   5	Alaska	$62,785	$30
   6	Colorado	$62,622	$30
   7	Washington	$61,939	$30
   8	Texas	$53,961	$26
   9	Minnesota	$50,620	$24
   10	Oklahoma	$47,902	$23
   11	Michigan	$47,101	$23
   12	North Carolina	$45,457	$22
   13	Missouri	$45,052	$22
   14	Ohio	$43,716	$21
   15	Kansas	$43,704	$21
   16	Indiana	$41,308	$20
   17	Florida	$38,866	$19
   18	South Carolina	$35,841	$17

   Average fiscal analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Jacobs Engineering Group	$69,865	$33.59
   2	The Evergreen State College	$66,932	$32.18
   3	Mt. San Antonio College	$63,215	$30.39
   4	University of California-Berkeley	$61,816	$29.72
   5	City of San Antonio	$59,457	$28.59
   6	Community Medical and Dental Care, Inc	$57,760	$27.77
   7	Walla Walla Community College	$57,205	$27.50
   8	Minnesota State Fair	$56,855	$27.33	1
   9	Wayne County, Michigan	$56,767	$27.29	2
   10	PACCAR	$56,574	$27.20
   11	Reno, NV	$55,931	$26.89	1
   12	New York State Restaurant Association	$53,998	$25.96	1
   13	University of Alaska	$53,640	$25.79	7
   14	Madera County Superintendent of Schools	$53,463	$25.70
   15	Kings County Education Office	$53,454	$25.70	1
   16	Highline College	$53,309	$25.63
   17	Eastern Washington University	$52,944	$25.45
   18	Patterson Joint Unified School District	$52,873	$25.42
   19	Edmond Oklahoma	$52,602	$25.29
   20	Central Washington University	$52,534	$25.26	3

4. Writing a fiscal analyst job description

   A good fiscal analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a fiscal analyst job description:

   Fiscal analyst job description example

   Job DescriptionHealthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Grant Funds Budget/ Fiscal Analyst. The Grant Funds Budget/ Fiscal Analyst will serve as point of contact for School's COVID-19 Prevention Partnership fiscal Agent. The Fiscal Analyst will also maintain program calendar and assure compliance with all contractual reporting requirements by all recipients of program funds and by the Department of Public Health and LA County office of Education.
   
   The position will start immediately upon acceptance and employment clearance and is initially funded through 2/22/2023 with potential renewal.
   Pay Rate-
   $48.90/hr working 40 hours a week
   
   Benefits:
   Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, PTO
   
   Healthcare
   Employer Fully Funded Healthcare (Anthem Blue Cross), Dental and Vision, Life Insurance from Initial Start Date.
   
   Shifts: Telework
   Position is currently telework but may require onsite work may be implemented in the future.
   
   Job Duties Serve as point of contact and for School's COVID19 Prevention Partnership (SCPP) fiscal agent. Plan and conduct regular meetings with fiscal agent. Identify and address problems with payments for all SCPP payees. Maintain program calendar and assure compliance with all contractual reporting requirements by all recipients
   of program funds and by the Department of Public Health and LA County Office of Education. Maintain detailed expenditure reports for all SCPP funded work. Ability to construct and maintain program budgets. Serve as a liaison to DPH Finance Unit RE SCPP-related expenditures Understand, interpret, and recommend appropriate changes and items for follow up for existing SCPP contracts. Organized and efficient record keeping.
   Minimum Qualifications:
   • MPH, MPA or related masters degree
   
   Desirable Qualifications: Windows-based laptop or desktop device, with a speaker and mic; Reliable Wi-fi/internet access; Strong Budget, Finance and experience with Management grants Strong critical thinking and judgment skills; Strong understanding of statistics and ability to analyze data and create reports; Strong organizational and communication skills; Experience in project management, creating workflows, training staff and presenting; Organized and detail oriented; and Highly proficient in various computer programs, including Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other specialized programs.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find fiscal analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fiscal analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality fiscal analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit fiscal analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fiscal analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the fiscal analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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