DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst

DSHS Fiscal Analyst 2

If you thrive in a role that blends precision with purpose, this may be the perfect position for you. The Facilities, Finance, and Analytics Administration (FFA) are hiring for a Fiscal Analyst 2 to join their Consolidated Business Services (CBS2) team, in Shoreline, WA. As a Fiscal Analyst 2, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and monitoring patient and group financial accounts at the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center.

This position ensures financial accountability and supports the well‑being of individuals receiving treatment and care.

You’ll manage a variety of fund accounts, analyze financial data, and interpret a web of financial rules and healthcare regulations. Your accuracy and critical thinking will help support transparent operations and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. You will also serve as a key financial point of contact, providing consultation to staff and responding to financial inquiries with tact and professionalism.

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This position is a hybrid position with 3 days in office.

Opportunities performed on site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

• Maintain, track, and monitor activity on five local fund checking accounts
• Respond to financial inquiries by analyzing data and preparing historical account reports
• Apply Medicaid guidelines, state laws and agency policies to all account activities
• Calculate and prepare daily bank deposits and ensure secure handling of all monetary items
• Review and determine how to process unclaimed or abandoned funds in compliance with state requirements
• Track and report sales tax obligations related to patient and group fund purchases
• Audit and input client work pay records into the system
• Prepare and submit financial transmittals for recoveries in the current budget cycle
• Calculate and process monthly payments due to the Office of Financial Recovery
• Monitor and report patient accounts identified as eligible for financial recovery
• Lead staff in the absence of the Fiscal Analyst 5 fiscal supervisor for the fiscal department

Professionals who have a bachelor's degree*, with a minimum of 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience**.

* Professional experience may substitute for education, but not for the accounting, audit, or budget‑related credit hours.

** A master's degree in a financial related field; or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.

• Accounting knowledge – You understand the principles of accounting and can apply them to reconcile complex fund records
• Regulatory understanding – You are able to navigate financial rules, Medicaid requirements, and Washington state regulations
• Analytical skills – You interpret data, identify financial discrepancies and recommend effective solutions
• Technical proficiency – You are comfortable using accounting software and Excel, including creating spreadsheets and importing/exporting data
• Discretion and ethics – You consistently maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in handling sensitive financial information
• Clear and patient communication – You communicate professionally with a wide audience, both in writing and in person. When your communication isn't understood, you reword or restructure your response to aid understanding
• Time management – You can manage deadlines, prioritize tasks and organize your workload efficiently
• Adaptability – You are flexible, open to change, and able to absorb new procedures and expectations quickly

Interested? Apply today!

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