Fiscal Technician 2 (FT2/FS)
State of Washington
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Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4/FS)
State of Washington
Health Care Authority
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$64,776 - $87,048
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 12, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing and managing financial records for employee and retiree health benefits programs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and budgets are followed.
It supports a large state health agency by handling accounting tasks like reconciling accounts and preparing tax forms for members.
A good fit would be someone with strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and experience in government finance who enjoys working independently on complex financial reviews.
Key Requirements
- Independently analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly for PEBB funds
- Develop fiscal procedures, accounting systems, and recommendations for fiscal controls
- Process payments, record cash receipts, create journal entries, and manage fund transfers
- Participate in fiscal year closing activities and coordinate 1099 form preparation for PEBB members
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental standards
- Provide customer service to PEBB members regarding financial inquiries like 1099s
- Review internal policies for compliance with Office of Financial Management (OFM) standards
Full Job Description
Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4/FS)
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This Fiscal Analyst 4 (FA4) serves as a principal assistant to the Employee and Retiree Benefits (ERB) Administrative Accounting Unit Supervisor.
This position supports the agency’s mission by providing assurance that financial transactions have been reviewed for accuracy, completeness and recorded accurately in financial records and statements.
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 Health Care Authority (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 a $14.5 billion annual 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 is responsible for processing Public Employees Benefit Board program payments and accounting adjustments; reviewing and analyzing monthly general ledger balances related to PEBB accounts payable; and the design and maintenance of financial status reports for management.
This position independently plans, coordinates and conducts financial review and analysis of general ledger data, ensuring PEBB revenue is expended 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 2 days a week during training and occasionally to meet business need after.
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:
- Independently analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly for Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) funds. Makes recommendations regarding fiscal controls and adequacy of appropriations; develops fiscal procedures and accounting systems.
- Establishes, integrates, and maintains accounting sub-systems and methods; review internal policy for compliance with OFM standards and procedures.
- Process payments, research and record cash receipts, and create journal entries as needed. Monthly, transfer money between PEBB funds based on allotments and cash flow, making adjustment recommendations to budget based on actuals vs allotments.
- Provide customer service to PEBB members regarding 1099s. Reviews the fiscal status to assure accuracy of expenditures and adequacy of allotments, identification of potential problem areas and alternative methods.
- Design and maintain financial status reports, related to accounts payable functions, for the PEBB program as required for effective accounting and management practices.
- Provides verbal and/or written comments and recommendations regarding new or revised agency policies or procedures to ensure billings and receivables are accurately recorded, improve processes, and ensure agency policies and procedures comply with OFM regulations.
- Provide back-up support in the absence of fiscal staff. Primary back up for Fiscal Analyst 4, SEBB.
- Maintain Statute of Limitation (SOL) warrant database for PEBB fund.
Participate in fiscal year closing activities to ensure financial records are recorded in the proper fiscal year.
Yearly, working with PEBB program and IT staff, coordinate the retrieval of member detail, validate results, and provide1099s to PEBB members based on federal tax rules for insurance coverage.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:
- Master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.
Option 2:
- 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.
Required competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Preferred qualifications:
- Two years of experience using a complex computerized accounting system and a financial management database reporting module.
- Two years of experience in performing general ledger reconciliations.
- Knowledge and experience with the PEBB program benefits and Pay1 benefits and accounting system.
- Knowledge and experience using Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and Enterprise Reporting.
- Ability to research and analyze complex financial data.
- Experience interpreting rules and regulations, analyze 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.
- 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 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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