Description

DSHS FFA Fiscal Analyst 1

If you are a detail-oriented person who enjoys working with numbers, please consider this exciting opportunity to work for the Facilities, Finance and Analytics Administration (FFA) in Tacoma, WA.

In this role, you will perform a variety of accounting functions including asset management; telecommunications, staff travel, purchase orders, and purchase cards. Your experience and attention to detail will support our mission to Transform Lives by ensuring prompt and accurate data entry.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, which requires a minimum of 1 day in the office per week. This may vary depending on business needs. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do:

• Review, prepares, processes, and transmits payment documents via the Financial Tool Box, for payment through Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS

• Coordinator for TRACKS access for E-purchasing and Asset Management for Administrations and the Regional Business Center

• Train new field staff in TRACKS system, and procurement procedures

• Arranges travel, hotel, and car reservations for staff traveling in or out of state for training conferences. meetings, and transporting clients

• Prepares and updates vendor number requests for vendors, employees, and volunteers

• Completes the Consolidated Business Services annual inventory and assist administrations in completing their annual inventories.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge about and understanding theory and practice of accounting; principles of cost accounting; modern office methods
• Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data with consistency, accuracy, and efficiency
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels. Optimize limited resources, and support the organizational goals
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Who should apply?

Professionals with a Bachelor's degree, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting.

OR

Professionals with 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.

Professional experience may substitute for education but not usually for the credit hours.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Recruiter, Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 05102.

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 an 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.

Note: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

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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