DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 3

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of DSHS is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need. We help people achieve safe, self-sufficient, healthy and secure lives. Join our team as a Payroll Fiscal Analyst 3 within the Affidavit/SOL/Unclaimed Property Unit, this position is the expert for all SOL processes that affect the agency’s financial records. As a Payroll Fiscal Analyst 3 Lead, this position will collaborate with team mates to ensure all SOL warrants are completed in a timely manner. You will work with DSHS and the Department of Revenue to comply with all policies and procedures when handling the warrants. This position will also complete the Annual Unclaimed Property Report to the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR). This is a great role for someone who enjoys working independently while contributing to a supportive, collaborative team. You'll be part of a small, close-knit unit that values precision, mentorship, and shared success. You’ll also have access to robust professional development, including cross-training and leadership pathways. This position also offers a hybrid schedule. You will come into office on Mondays, and as business needs such as quarterly meetings.

Requirements

Accounting knowledge – A solid foundation in accounting principles, methods and state financial procedures is essential to performing reconciliations and regulatory reporting.
Legal interpretation – The ability to accurately apply court orders and state laws to garnishment and levy actions is key to ensuring compliance.
Communication – Clear and respectful written and verbal communication skills are critical for working with external partners and internal teams across the department.
Analytical thinking – You’ll need to identify discrepancies, interpret fiscal data and recommend solutions to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Technology proficiency – A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn internal systems.
Collaboration – While much of this work is self-directed, a team-based mindset is important in supporting the overall success of the team.
Customer service – A service-oriented approach is needed when working with employees, vendors and other partners to resolve complex issues.
Adaptability – A willingness to learn and grow within the role will support your success.
Professionals with a Bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting
Two to three years of relevant professional experience
A master’s degree in a financial-related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant may be substituted for professional experience.
Professional experience may substitute for education, but not for the required credit hours.

Responsibilities

Responsible for reissuing DSHS stale dated warrants (SOL) and establishing and clearing the accruals in GL 5111 and 5194.
Responsible for preparing and submitting the monthly request for the reimbursement of funds from the department of Revenue for the reissuance of unclaimed property warrants.
Clear the SOL warrants that the Office of the State Treasurer has canceled as expired.
Responsible for the receipt of funds from the Department of Revenue for the reissuance of the unclaimed property warrants.
Responsible for cancelling current undeliverable/returned warrants per policy.
Balance the 5194 SOL subsidiaries prior to the transmittal of the annual reporting of state portion amounts for stale dated warrants to DOR that have been held for the required one-year abandonment period.
Also performs periodic reconciliations at the program level, of 5194 subsidiaries to warrant records to determine the accuracy of the SOL liability records.
Process the transmittal of the annual unclaimed property (SOL warrants) report and funds to the DOR, which is due by November 1st of each year.
Responsible for warrant cancellation corrections to clear the AFRS in process.
Responsible for the reissue of DSHS employees, vendor and provider lost, stolen, and/or destroyed warrants.