Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4/FSD)

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

This Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4) position works independently under general direction and is responsible for complex contract payments, inter-agency payments, accounts receivable, monthly accruals, administrative general ledger reconciliations, and serves as a Subject Matter Expert on the fiscal oversight and monitoring of the HCA-Health Benefit Exchange (HBE) service level agreement. The position reports directly to the Administrative Accounting Manager within the Administrative Accounting Unit. This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to report on-site to meet business need. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. All agency employees are required to report on-site in Olympia on their first and last days of employment to pick up and return state-issued equipment, regardless of telework status or location.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant professional experience in any of the following areas: Experience with accounts payable and receivable processing, financial report analysis, reconciliation and resolution. Experience analyzing complex financial data and reports, federal and state accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Experience performing research, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from fiscal data; with the ability to support recommendations with facts and analysis; interpret and apply rules, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Associate degree that includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and Four (4) years of relevant professional experience in any of the areas mentioned above.
• Bachelor’s degree that includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and Two (2) years of relevant professional experience in any of the areas mentioned above.
• Master’s degree in a financial related field or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Must be able to plan and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences and facilitate large and small teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting policies and procedures.
• Understanding of the Chart of Accounts and account coding.
• Experience in performing general ledger reconciliations.
• Experience using State of Washington Agency Financial Reporting System, including Financial Toolbox application.
• Experience using State of Washington’s Enterprise Reporting and/or Web-Intelligence applications.
• Expert level user of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review HBE invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Prepare monthly accruals for invoices, process payments once approval has been received, and recover prepaid payments.
• Monitor activities including revenue, expenditures, and general ledger balances.
• Prepare monthly activity report and receivable billings for HBE.
• Prepare quarterly prepayments and accrual and cash receipts to HBE.
• Process cash receipts, ensuring proper account coding.
• Develop and maintain fiscal reports used to review, analyze, and ensure accurate reporting of HCA expenditure appropriation status on a monthly basis.
• Attend monthly meetings with HBE staff and respond to questions on the financial status and payments.
• Perform financial review and analysis of complex contract payments to ensure accuracy of expenditure data.
• Monitor and maintain controls of disbursements ensuring accurate accounting and recording of fiscal records.
• Prepare monthly receivable billings for both inter-agencies and external vendors
• Prepare monthly and fiscal end close adjustments and journal voucher accrual documents.
• Assure contract payments are accurate and in compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Provide financial assistance and accounting recommendations to the Supervisor, fiscal, and program staff on contract, invoices, payments, and the account code structure.
• Independently analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and subsidiary accounts as assigned for accuracy.

Benefits

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package
• WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• And free parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level