DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 2

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington in Olympia seeks a Fiscal Analyst 2 to support the Residential Billing Unit within the Office of Financial Recovery of the FTAA. You will manage billing, accounting, and collections for BHHA, ensuring accurate records, processing payments, and resolving denied claims.

Responsibilities include monitoring CMS claims, reconciling accounts, and coordinating with payers and facilities to ensure accurate coding and service information.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and apply new information effectively.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and changing business needs.
• Creative thinking with a willingness to ask questions and explore alternative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit electronic and manual billing, including CMS claims, statements, refunds, write-offs, and updates.
• Monitor claim acceptance and denials, complete resubmissions, and maintain logs for cash distribution and denials.
• Review, verify, and correct accounting data in financial systems while reconciling accounts as needed.
• Analyze financial reports and resolve accounts payable discrepancies.
• Coordinate with facility staff and insurance payers to resolve billing issues and ensure accuracy of coding and service information.
• Collaborate with Revenue and Billing Unit and other internal teams to support billing operations and collections.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/auditing/budgeting

Master’s degree or related certification

Job description

DSHS FTAA – Fiscal Analyst 2

Join our team at the Office of Financial Recovery within the Finance, Facilities, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) in Olympia. In this role, you will support the Residential Billing Unit (RBU) by managing billing, accounting, and collection activities for the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA). This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial records, processing payments and claims, resolving denied claims, and maintaining individual accounts receivable. You will also have the opportunity to initiate and process refunds, write-offs, and adjustments, helping to support the Department of Social and Health Services in delivering essential services to the community.

Some of what you'll do:

• Process and submit electronic and manual billing, including CMS claims, statements, refunds, write-offs, and award or participation updates.
• Monitor claim acceptance and denials, complete resubmissions, and maintain accurate logs for cash distribution and denials.
• Review, verify, and correct accounting data in financial systems while reconciling accounts as needed.
• Analyze financial reports and resolve accounts payable discrepancies.
• Coordinate with facility staff and insurance payers to resolve billing issues and ensure accuracy of coding and service information.
• Work with internal systems and partners to ensure timely and accurate mental health and developmental disabilities census reporting.
• Collaborate with the Revenue and Billing Unit and other internal teams to support effective billing operations and collections.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and apply new information effectively.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and changing business needs.
• Creative thinking with a willingness to ask questions and explore alternative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and related applications.

Who should apply?

• A Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, plus one to two years of relevant professional experience.
• A Master’s degree in a finance-related field or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Certified Management Accountant, which may be substituted for professional experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six or more years.

Additional information:

• Work schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

The Department of Social and Health Services’ 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.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nev) 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.