What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4/FS) - Internal Only position at State of Washington?
Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4/FS) – Internal only
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This opportunity is internal and available to current HCA employees only.
Do you have an eye for details and previous accounting, budgeting or auditing experience? This position supports the agency’s mission by providing reasonable assurance that financial transactions have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness by appropriate personnel and are correctly posted in the financial records. If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join the Financial Services division where fun and collaboration are a priority!
All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.
About the division:
The Financial Services Division (FSD), in collaboration with other HCA divisions and a variety of external stakeholders and legislative partners, provides strategic financial expertise for Apple Health, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), PEBB and SEBB programs. In addition, FSD oversees the budget and compliance functions necessary to manage and monitor the single largest Washington State individual operating budget. Functions include budget management, accounting, forecasting, professional and hospital rate setting, financial analysis, and payment/collection operations. This division maintains a close working relationship with agency program, policy, and clinical divisions to ensure financially sound implementation and monitoring of program strategies. It is also accountable to the Governor and legislature in ensuring HCA operates within its budget.
About the position:
This Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4) is the designated statewide agency expert in accounting and reporting for the Ambulance Transport Quality Assurance Fund (ATQAF). This position also independently conducts financial review and analysis of the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) program. Duties also include financial review and analysis of general ledger data, systems, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure the federal and state revenue sources are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and governmental accounting standards.
This position is eligible to telework but is required to report on-site on a frequency determined by the supervisor, at our Cherry Street Plaza building located in downtown Olympia, Washington. 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. HCA has currently suspended the ability to support out-of-state telework.
Some of what you will do:
Serve as the agency expert fiscal analyst that requires advanced professional accounting and auditing skills for the oversight, analysis, and monitoring of the Ambulance Transport Quality Assurance Fund (ATQAF).
Design, develop and manage financial reports that meet management’s needs.
Produce monthly financial reports such as fund balance report, general ledger reconciliation reports, revenue and expenditure reports and uses financial statements from Enterprise for reconciliation purposes.
Independently analyze and assess fiscal data to assure the accuracy of expenditures, revenue, and account coding using Enterprise reports. Identifies any potential problem areas and implements corrective action.
Function as ATQAF technical expert in accounting procedures and processes during audit reviews and fiscal year close.
Manage the accounting of the Medical Airlift Services Program (ASSP).
Prepare monthly and quarterly journal vouchers to transfer to local appropriations.
Prepare spreadsheets that monitor the expenditures to revenue based on Enterprise reports to make sure revenue equals expenditures monthly. Investigate any discrepancies that occur and are correct.
Manage the accounting of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program (GEMT). General Ledger Consultant and Technical Expert for the Ambulance Transport Quality Assurance Fund and other assigned general ledgers.
Required qualifications:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:
- A master’s degree in a finance related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.
Option 2:
- A bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
- Two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
Option 3:
- Associate degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
- Four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
Option 4:
- Six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience using a complex computerized accounting system and a management database reporting module.
- Two (2) years of experience in performing general ledger reconciliations.
- Knowledge and experience using Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and Enterprise Reporting.
- Intermediate spreadsheet software (i.e., Microsoft Excel) knowledge and experience. Must possess the skill to create, modify, print, and format spreadsheets and work with formulas and functions.
- Ability to research and analyze complex financial data.
- Experience interpreting rules and regulations, analyzing compliance with regulations, research and resolve agency financial discrepancies.
- Demonstrate competence in the preparation, accuracy, and correction of fiscal accounting transactions, quality, and timeliness of processing, and monitoring of accounting data into a computerized accounting system.
- Develop and conduct training and presentation sessions which provide direction to a variety of individuals, including professional providers, associations, advocate/community groups, other agencies, managerial staff, and peers.
- Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal accounting policies and procedures, and maintain integrity of financial records.
How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach them in separate files:
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position.
- Current resume.
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
- Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
About HCA:
Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.
What we have to offer:
- Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
- A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
- 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.
- Tuition reimbursement
- And free parking!
Notes:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angelic Matthews at angelic.matthews@hca.wa.gov
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