DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 1

State of Washington; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay on-site

Job summary

The Department of Social and Health Services is hiring a Fiscal Analyst 1 at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA. This 100% in-office role supports accounting, purchasing, and contract activities to ensure fiscal integrity and compliant operations.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with accounting credit hours; strong Excel and vendor communication; the position offers on-site work with potential 5% premium for three days on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• Professional experience may substitute for education, but not for credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze documents to determine action needed to account for local funds accounts.
• Reconcile daily cash registers and prepare daily bank deposits.
• Prepare payment documents for expenses and reimbursement.
• Make purchases on behalf of ESH and patients.
• Process and maintain purchasing records for personal service requisitions and client service contracts.
• Verify and reconcile invoices with contracts, computing fees and ensuring documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and providers about billing information and payment processes.
• Audit fiscal transactions for internal control compliance.
• Support the team with ad hoc assignments and projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or budgeting

Tools

AFRS

Acumatica

Enterprise Reporting

Job description

Fiscal Analyst 1

We are hiring for a Fiscal Analyst 1. Based at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA, a 367-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital with more than 700 employees. In this role, your attention to detail and analytical mindset will directly support critical behavioral health services.

As a Fiscal Analyst 1, you'll handle essential accounting, purchasing, and contract support tasks that keep operations running smoothly and compliantly. You’ll work closely with program staff, vendors, and providers to ensure services are properly authorized, invoices align with contract specifications, and fiscal documentation meets the rigorous standards of state and federal regulations. Your work will contribute directly to quality healthcare delivery and the financial integrity of our services.

Please note: This position is 100% 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.

• Prepare and analyze documents to determine action needed to account for each local funds account.
• Reconcile daily cash registers and prepare daily bank deposits.
• Prepare payment documents for expenses and reimbursement.
• Make purchases on behalf of ESH and patients.
• Process and maintain purchasing records for personal service requisitions and client service contracts.
• Verify and reconcile invoices with contracts, computing fees and ensuring appropriate documentation is in place.
• Communicate with vendors and providers about billing information and payment processes.
• Monitor receipt of goods and services to confirm contract compliance.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Retrieve warrant register documentation and vendor remittance information for payment records.
• Audit fiscal transactions processed by other staff to ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Participate in general accounting and reconciliation duties, ensuring fiscal integrity and timely reporting.
• Support the team with ad hoc assignments and projects to respond to operational needs.

Who should apply?

Professionals who have a bachelor's degree*, with a minimum of 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting**.

*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.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities we're looking for:

• Accuracy – Processing fiscal data and auditing transactions demands precision and consistency.
• Communication – You'll be coordinating with a wide range of internal teams and external partners, so clarity and professionalism are essential.
• Confidentiality – You’ll be handling sensitive financial and patient information; trust and discretion are non-negotiable.
• Technology proficiency – A solid working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and the ability to learn systems like AFRS, Acumatica, and Enterprise Reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting standards – Familiarity with GAAP, SAAM, and DSHS policy ensures your work aligns with state and federal regulations.
• Problem-solving – You’ll frequently need to spot inconsistencies, flag discrepancies, and resolve financial issues before they impact operations.
• Emotional intelligence – Professionalism and composure are key, especially when interacting with individuals experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.

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.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Neptomination) 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.