DSHS DVR Fiscal Analyst 5

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services DVR is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 5 to serve as the senior technical expert and lead for the Finance & Budget Unit. You will guide fiscal operations statewide, ensure accuracy and compliance, and mentor staff through complex federal grant environments.

This role focuses on managing the Basic Support Grant, AFRS table edits, audits, and process improvements while delivering training and supporting special projects across DVR’s financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 18 quarter or 12 semester credits in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and four to five years of relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree in a financial field or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, C.G.F.M., or Management Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead & support the Fiscal Team; provide daily guidance, assign tasks, and oversee workflow.
• Review and validate fiscal work for accuracy, compliance with policy.
• Mentor and train staff; drive continuous improvement.
• Manage DVR’s largest federal grant; monitor the Basic Support Grant and state match; prepare quarterly federal reports and grant analyses.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/auditing/budgeting

Master’s degree or professional certification (CPA/CGFM/etc)

Tools

AFRS Toolbox

AFRS

Job description

DSHS DVR – Fiscal Analyst 5

Why work for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)?
At DVR, your work matters every single day. We help people with disabilities build independence through employment, and our fiscal team is at the heart of making those services possible. When you join us, you become part of a mission driven division that values clear communication, accountability, teamwork, and practical problem solving. You’ll work with colleagues who care about doing things the right way, improving systems, and supporting one another. If you want meaningful work, a supportive environment, and the chance to lead fiscal operations that directly impact communities across Washington, DVR is a place where your expertise will truly make a difference.

Description
DSHS DVR – Fiscal Analyst 5
Why work for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)?
At DVR, your work matters every single day. We help people with disabilities build independence through employment, and our fiscal team is at the heart of making those services possible. When you join us, you become part of a mission driven division that values clear communication, accountability, teamwork, and practical problem solving. You’ll work with colleagues who care about doing things the right way, improving systems, and supporting one another. If you want meaningful work, a supportive environment, and the chance to lead fiscal operations that directly impact communities across Washington, DVR is a place where your expertise will truly make a difference.
Make an impact as DVR’s Senior Fiscal Lead
DVR’s mission is to support Washingtonians with disabilities in achieving employment and independence. As our Fiscal Analyst 5, you will serve as the senior technical expert and lead worker for the Finance & Budget Unit — guiding fiscal operations that directly support services statewide. This role is ideal for a seasoned fiscal professional who thrives in complex federal grant environments, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to shape financial practices that ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance across the division.

Some Of What You’ll Do

• Lead & Support the Fiscal Team
• Provide daily guidance, assign tasks, and oversee workflow.
• Review and validate fiscal work for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with policy.
• Mentor and train staff, model professional standards, and support continuous improvement.

Manage DVR’s Largest Federal Grant

• Monitor the Basic Support Grant and its state match, ensuring accurate coding, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Prepare quarterly federal reports and conduct detailed grant analyses.
• Process complex adjusting journal vouchers and maintain systems that ensure fiscal accuracy.

Strengthen Fiscal Operations & Compliance

• Manage AFRS table edits and maintain DVR’s chart of accounts.
• Review leases and leasehold improvements for compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, OFM appropriation monitoring, and annual aggregate reporting.

Drive Process Improvement & Training

• Develop and maintain fiscal processes, internal controls, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Deliver training to staff on fiscal topics to build technical knowledge and consistency.
• Contribute to special projects that enhance DVR’s financial operations.

Who should apply?
We Are Searching For Professionals With

• Bachelor’s degree with 18 quarter or 12 semester credits in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and four to five years of relevant professional experience.

OR

• A master’s degree in a financial field or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant.

Note: Professional experience may substitute for education, but not usually for credit hours.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of OFM, SAAM, and GAAP rules and regulations.
• Excellent working knowledge of AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, and AFRS Toolbox.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex spreadsheets, data imports, pivot tables).
• Ability to independently analyze data and present findings clearly.
• Demonstrated fiscal accountability and adherence to regulations.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and continual learning.
• Ability to work within a motivated, high performing team.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations and correct errors.

Interested? Apply today!

A Complete Application Includes

• An updated resume
• A cover letter describing your interest in this role
• A transcript showing the required accounting, auditing, or budgeting credits
• Three professional references with contact information

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at [e-mail] and reference job number #05914

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 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 [phone]. 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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