DSHS FTAA Fiscal Specialist 1

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DSHS FTAA Fiscal Specialist 1

Accurate pay starts with strong systems and the people who keep them running. Join DSHS's Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) as a Fiscal Specialist 1 within the Consolidated Business Services (CBS2) office, in Seattle.

This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You will work within established policies and systems to review transactions, resolve discrepancies, and provide guidance to managers and staff. Your work helps maintain compliance, accuracy, and consistency across payroll and leave processes.

Please note: The position has been approved to work a hybrid/flexible work schedule based on business needs. The current expectation would be to work at least two days a week in office.
King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Some of what you'll do:

• Process payroll time and attendance transactions using HRMS and Leave Tracker, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll and leave records; identify and correct discrepancies.
• Apply policies, rules, and procedures to ensure compliance with payroll and leave requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to managers and staff on time reporting and leave processes.
• Investigate issues, respond to inquiries, and resolve payroll or attendance discrepancies.
• Monitor leave balances and eligibility for various leave programs.
• Collaborate with payroll staff and field offices to support consistent and accurate processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for:

• Accounting knowledge: Apply basic accounting practices to accurately process and review payroll and fiscal data.
• Analytical thinking: Identify discrepancies, assess information, and make sound decisions to resolve issues.
• Data processing skills: Manage large volumes of payroll and fiscal data with consistency and precision.
• Time management: Prioritize competing tasks and meet strict payroll and reporting deadlines.
• Communication: Clearly explain processes and provide guidance to staff and managers at all levels.
• Technical aptitude: Use systems such as HRMS, Leave Tracker, and Microsoft Office tools to complete work.
• Confidentiality and professionalism: Handle sensitive information appropriately while maintaining reliability and strong attendance.

Interested? Apply today!

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.

Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Georgina Pringle at Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 02248.

Additional 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.

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