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DSHS FFA Fiscal Analyst 2

The Office of Financial Recovery (OFR) is now hiring a Fiscal Analyst 2. OFR provides billing, accounting, and debt collection services for the Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Children, Youth and Families, and the Health Care Authority.

This position is assigned to the Vendor Accounting Unit. In this role, you will analyze and interpret accounting records and reports to ensure accounting integrity in financial recovery activities for the establishment, billing, maintain, payment posting, refunds and suspense account management, and initiation of refunds for multiple lines of business (companies) in CARS. You will respond to a large volume of client phone calls relating to complex account billing and payment questions, as well as assistance with bank-to-bank on-line payment system. This is a hybrid telework position which requires a minimum of 1 day a week in office.

Some of what you will do:

• Review, analyze, monitor, maintain and make necessary corrections to payments either manually or electronically posted to account invoices for the CARS Companies
• Respond to inquiries regarding research on missing payment, account adjustment, account analysis, monetary adjustments or for month statement copies. relating to account balances, missing payments and assistance with setting up or trouble shooting issues with individual ACH debit accounts/transaction in the online Payment System
• Generate system reports for analysis of suspense balance payments
• Use appropriate batch processes to move payment to the correct line of business or account
• Process refunds for all companies based on company parameters
• Manually establish receivables for multiple types of vendor/provider overpayment/debits
• Respond to emails and phone calls from program partners, providers, customers, and internal revenue agent to resolve account discrepancies, or to provide information

What we are looking for:

• Detail-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft programs: Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams

Who should apply?
Professionals who have a bachelor\'s degree, with a minimum of 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Please Note:

• Professional experience may substitute for education, but not for the accounting, audit, or budget-related credit hours
• A master\'s degree in a financial related field; or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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 about this opportunity? Please contact and reference job number 15168.

Supplemental 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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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