DSHS ALTSA Fiscal Analyst 4

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Fiscal Analyst 4

Are you passionate about driving financial integrity and efficiency in the public sector? The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 4 in Lacey, WA. As a Fiscal Analyst 4, you’ll serve as an essential member of our team, providing high-level financial analysis, strategic insight, and guidance across diverse fiscal activities. Your expertise will not only maintain our compliance standards but also drive innovations in financial management to enhance the lives of those we serve.

ALTSA funds in-home services, case management, nursing services, home delivered meals, nutrition programs, and many other vital services and programs provided through 13 local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to the elderly and adults with disabilities throughout the State of Washington. In this position, you will serve as the principal assistant to the AAA & Grants Unit Fiscal Analyst 5 in the Office of Finance in Management Services Division (MSD). You will be a subject matter expert and provide accounting oversight for Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and federal, state and local grants.

Joining our team means working in an environment that values proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and high-impact financial decision-making. If you are detail-oriented, skilled in complex analysis, and ready to make a difference through your work, this is the place for you. Here, every number tells a story, every analysis informs action, and every strategy impacts real lives.

Please note: This position is currently assigned as remote eligible. The present expectation is for the successful candidate to work 100% from their home office.

Some of what you’ll do:

Review, interpret, and correct discrepancies between account funding and preparing journal vouchers for corrections and adjusting entries.
Process AAA billings for assigned AAAs.
Monitor contract balances, appropriations, match rates, and spending lids.
Perform ongoing reconciliations between payment data and accounting system.
Identify any potential problems and suggest improvements.
Assure compliance with accounting policies and Federal regulations.
Prepare monthly and year-end accruals.
Ensure entries for fiscal year and biennial closing are submitted accurately and timely.
Provide technical assistance to AAA’s.

What we are looking for:

Progressive understanding of accounting principles, strong financial data analysis, quality assurance, and reporting skills.
Ability to identify Problems and ensure compliance.
Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills to determine, diagnose, and resolve issues.
Work prioritization skills.
Resiliency under pressure.
Skill in building good working relationships with multiple stakeholders who may hold different points of view.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Perform ongoing reconciliations between payment data and accounting system.

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 AND three years of professional accounting, auditing, or budgeting experience:

*Note: Additional experience may substitute year for year, for education, but not for the credit hours. A master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Government Financial Manager, or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.

Interested? Apply today!

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact DSHS Recruiter Georgina Pringle at Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 12753.

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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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 (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.

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