DSHS FTAA Fiscal Specialist 1
About The Position
The Fiscal Specialist 1 works within the Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA), supporting the Consolidated Business Services (CBS3) Fiscal Analyst 2 and Fiscal Analyst 5. The role administers, processes, and maintains accurate Local Funds records and supports the proper use of those funds. Duties include cashiering, reconciliations and audits, calculating Resident Vocational Pay, ordering cash, generating checks, and preparing deposits. The position assists managers, supervisors, and employees, responds to staff and resident inquiries, and provides backup support for the Fiscal Analyst 2 position. The workstation is on McNeil Island, and the employee takes a ferry to and from work each day. The stated schedule is 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday. The position is performed on-site; work opportunities at this location for at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay on top of the advertised salary. A background check, including criminal record history, may be conducted before hire. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license; employees using a privately owned vehicle for state business must carry liability insurance. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and describes a commitment to fairness, access, and social justice.
Requirements
- Three years of fiscal record-keeping experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least three years.
- Knowledge of basic accounting practices and the ability to apply practical accounting techniques accurately.
- Strong analytical skills to assess issues, evaluate options, and draw clear conclusions.
- Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills to work effectively with staff at all levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and 10-key calculators, and ability to learn specialized systems such as the Financial Local Funds System and Leave Tracker.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, reliability, and good work attendance while modeling professional and socially responsible behavior.
- Ability to optimize resources to support organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform cashiering duties, disburse cash, verify receipts and returned transactions, and manage Local Funds, Patient Trust, Welfare, Petty Cash, and Miscellaneous Fund accounts.
- Prepare bank cash orders, generate checks, record deposits, and maintain Local Funds Purchasing Cards schedules and issuance.
- Process and calculate Semi-Monthly Resident Vocational Pay.
- Conduct daily check-ins with the mail room, process and record deposits, request fund transfers, and respond to communications with the Local Funds office.
- Reconcile cash drawers and cash boxes daily, and reconcile the Food Program cash box at least monthly.
- Provide technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees on Local Funds usage.
- Respond to staff inquiries regarding client balances or financial statements.
- Back up the Fiscal Analyst 2 position and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Potential additional 5% premium pay for qualifying work opportunities performed on-site at this location at least three days a week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
