DSHS HCLA Fiscal Analyst 5

DSHS HCLA Fiscal Analyst 5

Salary

$72,900.00 - $98,064.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-06220

Department

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division

HCLA

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

DSHS HCLA Fiscal Analyst 5

DSHS Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 5 responsible for the management of fiscal operations for Accounts Payable and Receivable for HCLA and DDA in Lacey, WA. Were looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative fiscal professional to lead daily fiscal operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service. In this role, you will oversee accounts receivable and payable processes, manage billing and payment activities, analyze complex financial data, and support month-end and year-end close. The ideal applicant has strong accounting expertise, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and supporting continuous improvement of fiscal processes.

This is a non-supervisory technical-lead position that serves as the accounts payable and accounts receivable subject-matter expert and partners with the Accounting Manager in payment-batch review and release.

The position applies GAAP, SAAM, DSHS policy, contractual requirements, and federal and state regulations to resolve complex accounting issues, strengthen internal controls, support audits, and improve fiscal processes.

This opportunity is primarily teleworking, with in-office duties at least once a week to receive, safeguard, route, and process fiscal mail and original financial documentation.

Some of what youll do:

• Serve as the non-supervisory technical lead for fiscal staff in day-to-day operations
• Prepare MCO billings, resolve disputed charges with program staff, and track payments received
• Responsible for the entire billing and payment process related to Veterans Directed Care (VDC) program. This includes preparing billing on Change Healthcare platform, distributing revenue received monthly, preparing revenue reconciliation workbooks, preparing payments to contractors for VDC related contracts, tracking receivable and payable monthly to prepare for fiscal year close JV, following up with Department of Veterans Affairs regarding any related issues.
• Review and approve monthly receivable invoices; reconcile billings and payments; and prepare revenue accruals and projections
• Review and approve daily payment batches in AFRS by validating accounting coding, supporting documentation, and contractual terms, and partner with the Accounting Manager in payment-batch review and release
• Prepare complex monthly, year-end, accrual, adjustment, transfer, allocation, and ad hoc journal vouchers (JV's), and review and/or approve JVs created by other fiscal staff
• Serve as a technical expert for fiscal month-end and year-end close
• Analyze complex financial and statistical data and assemble, reconcile, and validate information for audit requests
• Perform specialized accounting activities using Enterprise reporting, Web Intelligence, AFRS, Change Healthcare, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other financial systems
• Ensure fiscal transactions comply with GAAP, SAAM, DSHS policy, contractual requirements, and applicable and federal regulations
• Develop and maintain fiscal procedures, internal controls, billing calendars, tracking tools, reconciliations, and process improvements
• Communicate with both internal and external customers
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Analyze specially assigned complex contracts, invoices, and payables; identify coding errors, duplicate-payment risks, billing discrepancies, and conditions that could result in audit findings or policy violations

Who were looking for:

• Professionals who have a Bachelors degree*, with a minimum of 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, and at least 4 years of relevant professional fiscal experience, such as cost allocation and account code structure, governmental accounting principles
• Or, a Masters 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
• Professional fiscal experience may substitute for education, but not for the accounting, audit, or budget-related credit hours.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Non-supervisory technical-lead experience, including reviewing fiscal work and communicating required corrections
• State accounting policies and regulations; OFM Statewide Accounting and Administrative requirements; long-term care system and DSHS cost allocation system department programs, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple funding sources and preparing complex financial reports, expertise in MS Excel and Adobe
• GAAP used in government accounting processes, reporting, funding mechanisms, and budgeting processes
• Solve problems by identifying the root causes; generate a range of solutions to consider and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each course
• Enterprise Reporting, Web Intelligence, or AFRS payment-system experience
• Research and resolve inquiries from program managers, contractors, or other agencies
• Explain accounting procedures and practices for other's understanding
• Collaborative supervision of others in a financial office

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter and reference 06220.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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 applicants 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 drivers 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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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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Please select the combination of education and experience as it relates to this job.

• I have a BA degree that includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting AND at least four years of relevant professional experience
• I have a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting AND (as indicated on my application) at least 8 years of relevant professional fiscal experience*, such as bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, GL reconciliation.
• I have a masters degree in a financial related field.
• I am a certified Public Accountant.
• I am a certified Internal Auditor.
• I am a Certified Governmental Financial Manager.
• I am a certified Management Accountant.
• None of the above applies to me.

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In the space below, please identify which courses that will appear on your transcripts that are accounting, auditing, and budgeting credits.

03

If contacted for interview, please be prepared with college transcript to show accounting courses and credits.

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Where did you first see this job advertised?

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Employer State of Washington

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