Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Social Service Payments Fiscal Analyst (FA2)
Location: Everett, WA - This position is full-time/non-perm/flexible/hybrid.
Closes: Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Salary: $3,700.00 - $4,968.00 Monthly
We are searching for a detail-oriented individual with outstanding customer service skills to fill our
Fiscal Analyst 2 position in the Everett office.
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The Opportunity:
We need your fiscal expertise to function as the Social Service Payments Fiscal Analyst for the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) office in Everett. In this position you will review, process, and track client service payments and recoveries associated with those payments. You will also perform a wide range of general and specialized fiscal activities including accounting, contracted services, grants, or other financial requirements for regional payments. We are looking for self-motivated applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to prioritize a time-sensitive workload, and who regularly produce accurate and timely work results.
Some of what you will get to do:-
Advise and provide guidance to Social Service Specialists, Supervisors, and Area Administrators concerning standards and procedures to ensure the accountability needs of the Department are met.
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Interpret payment documents for compliance with contractual terms, including rates, hours of service billed, number of slots, etc. Any exceptions to policy must be thoroughly documented, justified, and approved in advance following regional protocols.
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Analyze data and determine the training needs of regional staff, providers, and community partners.
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Assist in the development of standards and procedures to ensure accountability needs of the Department are met
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Problem-solve with DCYF staff and external partners to resolve payment and service delivery issues
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Resolve discrepancies and take corrective action as needed
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Ensure accurate and timely payment or reimbursements through the FamLink Payment System
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Review and analyze payment trends, identify payment barriers, develop and implement activities to strengthen or clarify Regional payment practices
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Analyze and perform financial reviews of FamLink payment data
Required Qualifications:
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Equivalent education/experience totaling four years.
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In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
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A Bachelor's degree which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting and one to two years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.
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A Master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
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Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
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Current resume detailing experience and education.
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Transcripts (unofficial/copy)
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position.
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
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