DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 2

About the role

We are seeking a non-permanent Fiscal Analyst 2 to join our fiscal team at Rainier School in Buckley, Washington. This position serves within the Consolidated Business Services (CBS) Region 2 within the Finance Technology Analytics Administration (FTAA).

Responsibilities

• Perform financial review and analysis of accounting, budgeting, auditing, payroll, and fiscal data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, collective bargaining agreements, and department policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for field offices and the DSHS Payroll Office, providing support in the absence of the fiscal manager.
• Support the accounting operations of the business office, including payment processing, managing local funds, processing of time and attendance, maintaining and monitoring payroll systems, and month end reconciliation reports.
• Provide accounting services to support local funds for clients residing at Rainier School.
• Manage petty cash reimbursements, direct deposits, and payment processing.
• Process transactional data into the Acumatica local funds management system and perform month end reconciliation.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding client benefits, eligibility reviews, and cost of care.
• Support the processing of time and attendance for employees at Rainier School.
• Provide guidance on payroll and leave discrepancies, compliance reviews, and application of rules, policies, and regulations related to time and attendance.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and time and attendance inquiries, serving as a point of contact for field offices and the DSHS Payroll Office.
• Support system maintenance, reporting requests, leave audits, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees on leave usage and time reporting, including in SILAS and Leave Tracker systems.
• Train and support staff in the business office regarding all matters related to time and attendance, payroll systems, and related business processes.

Requirements

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting theory and practices, including cost accounting principles and modern office methods.
• Ability to apply accounting methods to varied transactions and analyze, reconcile, and prepare complex financial reports.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to accurately process large volumes of fiscal data and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work professionally with staff at all levels and support organizational goals.
• Ability to learn and use specialized financial and payroll systems, including HRMS, Leave Tracker, SILAS, and new systems as implemented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, strong basic math skills, and use of a 10 key calculator.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree that includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience, is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience will substitute for the desired qualification on a year for year basis.

Skills

Desired skills include knowledge of accounting theory and practices, ability to apply accounting methods to varied transactions, strong analytical and organizational skills, effective communication and coordination skills, ability to learn and use specialized financial and payroll systems, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, strong basic math skills, and use of a 10 key calculator.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05870. The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.