DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 2

DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 2

Salary

$4,517.00 - $6,075.00 Monthly

Location

Pierce County - Lakewood, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-09451

Department

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division

FTAA

Opening Date

11/13/2026

Closing Date

11/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

DSHS FTAA - Fiscal Analyst 2

The Local Funds position is part of the Consolidated Business Services (CBS3) Western State Hospital Home Team and is responsible for the confidential and accurate administration, management, and reconciliation of patient trust funds and institutional group accounts.

This position oversees approximately 800 patient accounts and multiple group accounts using an automated accounting system. Responsibilities include auditing financial records, identifying and resolving discrepancies, reconciling bank accounts, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

The position performs monthly bank reconciliations and prepares corresponding Journal Vouchers, supporting documentation, and reports for submission to the Office of Accounting Services (OAS). It monitors patient trust accounts to ensure appropriate financial responsibility toward the cost of care and responds to account inquiries through research, analysis, and preparation of historical financial reports.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound financial judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive financial information.

Please note: This position is 100% on-site with no telework options. 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. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what youll do:

• Interpreting and applying Medicaid (Title XIX), NFRs, Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) rules, policies, and regulations related to financial account management.
• Calculating and administering Therapeutic Funds in accordance with the annual budget and established monthly allocations.
• Preparing daily bank deposits and verifying all cash and negotiable items received from the daily cash courier for on-site Local Funds operations.
• Providing guidance, consultation, and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding the appropriate use and management of Local Funds.
• Conducting financial audits, analyzing account activity, and reconciling Local Funds records to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Identifying discrepancies, investigating irregularities, and taking appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Ability to use automated patient account database system
• Ability to demonstrate the application of accounting principles, including an understanding of the State of Washington charts of account
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend (through oral and written forms of communication) with management, peers, clients and the public in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to utilize computer skills; access, input and retrieve information utilizing applicable software programs; have an intermediate working knowledge of Outlook, internet access, Word, Excel (to include functions such as creating reports, importing data and creating tables and graphs from the data)
• Ability to establish effective, orderly procedures for dealing with financial record keeping system; analyze financial and statistical data and determine their significance; prepare statement supporting financial reports
• Ability to learn and apply the State of Washington's budgeting and accounting principles and regulations; principles and procedures of governmental accounting and budgeting; fiscal organization and operations; recognizing methods used in affecting internal controls
• Organize the work environment; prioritize work assignments to meet timelines and/or other priorities
• Receive, clarify and follow directives, especially the ability to absorb new information and act on it
• Maintain confidentiality of client and personnel information

Who should apply?

We are looking for professionals with:

Bachelor's degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting and one to two years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours. A master's degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience

Additional information:

• A background check is required for this position.

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today!

Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #09451.

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.

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 drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Individuals selected for positions with the Disability Determination Services (DDS) must go through FBI fingerprinting and a complete federal background check investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems. A pre-screen will be conducted. If the pre-screen is favorable, a job offer can be extended. However, continued employment is contingent upon a full suitability clearance.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Which of the following best describes your education and experience qualifications for this position? (Select one)

• I have a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and 1-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• I have a Master's degree in a finance-related field or hold certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Certified Management Accountant, which can substitute for professional experience.
• I have an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six or more years.
• None of the above.

02

Please provide a brief summary of your professional experience that is relevant to this position. Include examples of your experience with billing, accounting, accounts receivable, claim processing, or financial record management.

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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Website http://www.careers.wa.gov