Fiscal Specialist 1
State of Washington
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Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3/FS)
State of Washington
Health Care Authority
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$61,644 - $82,872
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling detailed financial tasks like tracking revenues, processing payments, and ensuring contracts follow accounting rules for a state health care agency.
You'll work independently on budget monitoring and financial reports, mostly from home but with some required office time in Olympia.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented who enjoys analytical work in a supportive team focused on public health programs.
Key Requirements
- Experience with general ledger management and financial analysis in compliance with GAAP
- Ability to monitor, review, and reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and revenue accounts
- Skills in analyzing contracts, including trend analysis and expenditure accruals
- Proficiency in preparing journal vouchers and financial reports using systems like AFRS
- Knowledge of state and federal fiscal policies, procedures, and budgeting
- Independent work capability with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Eligibility for hybrid telework in Washington state, with required on-site presence
Full Job Description
Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3/FS)
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This Fiscal Analyst 3 position offers the stability of state employment, a hybrid telework schedule (based in Olympia), and the opportunity to perform complex, analytical financial work.
It offers independent, analytical responsibility in General Ledger, GAAP compliance, and contract monitoring.
If you want to be part of a fun, supportive and collaborative team this might be the right fit for you!
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 Medicaid, Community Behavioral Health, 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 position works independently and is responsible for receipting in daily revenues, accounts payable and receivable processing, financial report analysis, reconciliation and resolution.
The position reports directly to the Medicaid Accounts Receivable Supervisor within the Accounting Section/Medicaid Accounting unit.
This position will be eligible to telework but is required to report on-site 2 business days per week during training.
This position will also be required to attend in person all staff division meetings approximately 4 times a year (Olympia, WA).
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.
Requirements
Some of what you will do:
- As a General Ledger specialist, independently plan, coordinate, and conduct financial review and analysis of complex inter-local contracts and other assigned receivables within the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Monitor, review, analyze, approve and reconcile fiscal aspects of contract ensuring compliance with GAAP, contract terms, maximum monetary consideration, applicable fiscal policies and procedures issued by HCA, the State of Washington and the federal government.
- Perform financial review and analysis of contract payments and interpret what the fiscal information means monthly; this includes the historical trend analysis for contracts and expenditures accruals in accordance with terms and conditions; and in compliance with GAAP, state and federal rules.
- Review, research, and reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and local revenue accounts.
- Prepare journal vouchers as necessary to transfer and record revenue and expenditures in proper account codes.
- Review, analyze, authorize, and monitor several complex local contracts for proper input into the Agency Financial Reporting System.
- Assure accuracy of expenditures by establishing and maintaining quality fiscal control methods used to identify potential problem areas and develop reconciliation tools to maintain accurate financial records.
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets for contract monitoring to maintain program integrity, investigate, and resolve fiscal issues.
- Process incoming payments received through the mail.
- Process incoming electronic funds transfers to include ACH payments and wires.
- Prepare and submit fiscal year end close reports.
- Coordinate, manage, and reconcile local revenue received from Stakeholders for local contracts and grants.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:
- Master’s degree in a financial related field.
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a financial related field.
OR
- Certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.
Option 2:
- Associate’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
- Two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
Option 3:
- Four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
Required competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
- Must be able to plan and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences and facilitate large and small teams.
Preferred qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience analyzing complex financial data and reports, federal and state accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Three (3) years of experience with state and federal funds as it relates to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program fiscal rules and regulations.
- Three (3) years of experience performing research, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from fiscal data; with the ability to support recommendations with facts and analysis; interpret and apply rules, laws, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand.
- Ability to develop positive, productive, respectful work relationships with customers and co-workers.
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.
Additional Information
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.
- 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
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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