DSHS DVR Fiscal Analyst

DSHS DVR – Fiscal Analyst 2

Join our team in Lacey, WA as a Fiscal Analyst 2 within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). In this role, you will work under minimal supervision to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data, consulting and coordinating with staff to support the division’s operations. You will be responsible for monitoring contracted payments, ensuring compliance with federal grant and state travel rules, and collaborating with DVR staff, DSHS finance personnel, and vendors.

Your work will play a key role in maintaining fiscal accountability and supporting the division’s mission to provide high-quality vocational rehabilitation services.

• Analyze and interpret financial data to ensure purchases and payments comply with Washington State, DSHS, and DVR policies and procedures.
• Manage client purchase cards, including reconciliation, documentation, audits, and tracking.
• Process, batch, and audit administrative payments, refunds, canceled warrants, and vendor invoices, maintaining fiscal tracking tools.
• Recommend fiscal controls and process improvements, support internal controls, and assist with fiscal year-end close and projects.
• Coordinate purchasing and supply orders for the office, ensuring cost‑effective and accurate receipt of goods and services.
• Arrange and track travel for staff, including reservations, authorizations, and payment processing, while ensuring compliance with applicable policies.
• Provide administrative and fiscal support, including maintaining SharePoint and shared folders, training staff, coordinating projects, and serving as the primary fiscal inbox contact.

• Knowledge of Office of Financial Management requirements, State Administrative and Accounting Manual standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Proficiency with the Agency Financial Reporting System, Enterprise Reporting, and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, perform accurate calculations, identify discrepancies, and present findings clearly.
• Experience applying fiscal accountability principles, budget regulations, and financial guidelines when recommending or committing resources.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, integrity, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• A Bachelor’s degree that includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting – and one to two years of relevant professional experience.
• A Master’s degree in a finance‑related field, or professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), which can substitute for professional experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six or more years.

• Work schedule:
  
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate will work on‑site three days per week to assist with the unit’s phone pool, with the remaining work performed remotely.

Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information.

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna a.gov and reference job number #08919.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities,…