Fiduciary Specialist (FA2) - Everett

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2)

Location: Everett, WA. - Full-Time/Flexible/Hybrid

Closes: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly

We are searching for a detail-oriented individual with outstanding customer service skills to join our team as a Fiscal Analyst 2.

DCYF Finance Division Principles

We serve the mission. DCYF’s mission is to protect children and strengthen families so they flourish. Finance is fundamental to the agency achieving its strategy.

We are great partners and focused on the work that matters so we drive great results. Great partnership starts with having the right people at the table early and often.

We are the finance team/employer of choice. We will be respectful and create a positive work environment without judgements.

We are curious and continue to learn. We see mistakes as an opportunity to better understand where things need to change.

We are future focused. We understand that things change but we stay focused on serving those who serve our mission (strategic outcomes).

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The Opportunity:

As a Fiscal Analyst, you will provide guidance to Social Workers, Supervisors and Area Administrators concerning standards and procedures to ensure the accountability needs of the Department are met. You will perform a wide range of general and specialized fiscal activities including accounting, contracted services, grants or other financial requirements for Regional payments. This position requires knowledge of Office of Financial Management (OFM) policies and regulations, DCYF General Authorities, Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) Administrative policies; DCYF travel manual, procurement guidelines, contract policies and procedures, operation, practices and procedures, contracts, regional and local policies.

Some of what you will do:

• Perform fiscal duties such as financial report analysis, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable discrepancy resolution.
• Interpret payment documents for compliance with contractual terms.
• Assist in the development of standards and procedures to ensure accountability needs of the Department are met.
• Review case records and FamLink screens to ensure payment practices comply with contracts, CA policy, federal mandates, etc.
• Analyze, determine and confirm appropriate fiscal services necessary to support case plans and permanency for children receiving foster care services.
• Coordinate activities to monitor and complete recovery of funds processed through Regional Overpayment claims.
• Coordinate or assist in the coordination of documentation to support the Department in Administrative Hearings for overpayments.
• Analyze, identify, and assist field staff to comply with mandates and regulations to maximize federal funding opportunities for accurate and timely payments.
• Ensure approval signatures and process for Appointment Approval Request (AAR) requirements are met for requested services.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree OR Equivalent education/experience totaling four (4) years.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one (1) to two (2) 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 can substitute for professional experience.

• Previous demonstrated experience interpreting payment documents for compliance with contractual terms.

• Previous demonstrated experience reviewing case records.

How do I apply?

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• Current resume detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

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