DSHS FTAA Fiscal Specialist 1

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DSHS FTAA Fiscal Specialist 1

Join our team at Western State Hospital as a Fiscal Specialist 1 within the Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA). In this role, you will support the Consolidated Business Services (CBS3) Fiscal Analyst Manager by administering, processing, and maintaining accurate records for Local Funds. Your work will include cashiering duties, daily reconciliations and audits, calculating Patient Vocational Pay, ordering cash, generating checks, and preparing deposits. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the proper use of Local Funds, assisting managers, supervisors, and employees, and responding to staff inquiries. You will also provide backup support for the other FS1 position, helping maintain smooth and accurate fiscal operations for the hospital.


Some of what you'll do:

• 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 patient Vocational Pay, ward cash draws, and Therapeutic Funds requests
• Conduct daily personal effects runs with security, process and record personal effects, and audit stored envelopes
• Reconcile cash drawers, cash boxes, and vaults daily, and security cash boxes monthly
• Provide technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees on local funds usage and respond to staff inquiries regarding client balances, financial statements, or personal effects
• Back up the other FS1 position and perform other duties as assigned

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and 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 and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills to work effectively with staff at all levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, 10-key calculators, and ability to learn specialized systems such as 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

Who should apply?
We are seeking professionals who have:

• Three years of fiscal record-keeping experience
  OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling three or more years
  
  

Additional information:

• Work schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
  
  

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today!
Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
  
• Three professional references with contact information
  
  

Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00513.

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.

Additional Information

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