What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FFA Fiscal Analyst 2 position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
Are you someone who finds satisfaction in accuracy, thrives working with data, and wants your analytical skills to make a positive impact to the lives of Washingtonians? The Office of Financial Recovery (OFR), part of Washington’s Facilities, Finance and Analytics Administration, is seeking a methodical and motivated Fiscal Analyst 2 to help recover and manage public funds with integrity and efficiency.
In this position, you'll be part of a fast-paced division that plays a critical role in safeguarding the financial interests of the state. Your work will directly support services that work with Washington’s most vulnerable residents. You’ll collaborate with fiscal professionals, case managers, and program staff to manage receivables, process claims, and ensure financial accountability is maintained at every level.
If you’re comfortable navigating complex financial systems, enjoy working with policy and procedure, and want to grow within a strong support network—this could be your next move.
Some of what you will do:
- Review and reconcile financial records, resolving discrepancies in billing and payments.
- Process and track billing claims through internal systems, ensuring timely submission and approval.
- Manage denied claims, including resubmissions and communication with insurance providers.
- Generate and process refunds, write-offs, and manual billing statements.
- Update patient accounts based on insurance or authorization changes.
- Collaborate with healthcare and finance staff to verify billing accuracy and ensure timely collections.
- Maintain accurate census data and billing for Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) facilities.
Who should apply?
Professional experience may substitute for education, but not for the accounting, audit, or budget-related credit hours.
**A master's degree in a financial related field; or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities we're looking for:
- Coachability – Enables quick uptake of complex fiscal systems, policies, and procedures essential to the role.
- Adaptability – Allows for effective performance in a dynamic environment with frequently shifting priorities and requirements.
- Creativity – Supports innovative problem-solving and encourages questioning the status quo to improve financial processes.
- Analytical thinking – To interpret and evaluate financial information from multiple sources and determine appropriate actions.
- Attention to detail – Ensures accuracy in financial analysis and recordkeeping while supporting sound decision-making.
- Communication – Facilitates clear, professional interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners in both written and verbal communications.
- Technology proficiency – Strengthens productivity through effective use of Microsoft Office Suite and specialty systems such as AFRS, CAMS, ACES, MODIS, and other tools for data analysis and reporting.
Interested? Apply today!
Please include unofficial college transcripts with your application.
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.
Questions? Please contact georgina.pringle@dsha.wa.gov and reference job number 02357.
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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