Description

Fiscal Analyst 2
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, which requires a minimum one day in the office per week. This may vary depending on business needs.
We’re seeking a permanent Fiscal Analyst 2 positions to join our Facilities, Finance, and Analytics Administration (FFA) team in Tacoma, WA!
In this role, you will perform professional accounting and financial review duties responsible for fiscal controls and business practices within the DSHS Consolidated Business Services (CBS). You will also be responsible for analyzing and interpreting reports produced by automated and manual financial systems.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Some of what you'll do

• Prepare accruals, review, and input accrual batches for operations and bills, to include client and program-specific items
• Research expenditures and track expenditures to assist with fiscal year estimates
• Warrant cancellations for payments
• Prepare common cost accruals, accounts payable report, overpayment processing report, pull and review enterprise reports
• Fiscal year close interagency payables/receivables & other FY close activities for programs
• Monthly Reporting – at the operational level and only if standardized
• Process any tax/fee payments on behalf of the Regional Business Center
• Prepare/coordinate responses to audit findings and Corrective Action Plans
• Maintain Audit Warrant Register and Transaction list
• Maintain a contractor/vendor log to track contract payments and analyze expenditures
• Make monthly payments to various vendors including, but not limited to.
• Prepare JVs to record general ledger changes in fund balance.
• Read documents for payment by creating batches and process into AFRS, review and makes corrections as appropriate before releasing batches other staff have input into AFRS Prepare monthly accruals for various contract and vendor payments and process employee reimbursements and miscellaneous payments

• Knowledge about and understanding of theory and practice of accounting; principles of cost accounting; modern office methods
• Ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of accounting transactions; assemble, analyze, and prepare reports and statements of complex financial data
• Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data consistency, accuracy, and efficiency
• Ability to multi-task and schedule self to meet payment and report deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels. Optimize limited resources, and support the organizational goals
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, basic math skills, and the use of a 10 key calculator

• Resume
• Unofficial college transcripts
• Letter of interest describing your experience related to this job
• Provide a minimum of three professional references

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions?Please contact alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference 06426.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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