DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst

Job Overview

The DSHS Office of Financial Recovery, Finance, Facilities, and Analytics Administration (FTAA), is looking for a Fiscal Analyst 2 to support the Residential Billing Unit (RBU) for the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA). The role involves managing billing, accounting, and collection activities to ensure accurate financial records, process payments and claims, resolve denied claims, and maintain accounts receivable. The analyst will also initiate refunds, write-offs, and adjustments to support the Department of Social and Health Services’ mission.

• Process and submit electronic and manual billing, including CMS claims, statements, refunds, write-offs, and award or participation updates.
• Monitor claim acceptance and denials, complete resubmissions, and maintain accurate logs for cash distribution and denials.
• Review, verify, and correct accounting data in financial systems while reconciling accounts as needed.
• Analyze financial reports and resolve accounts payable discrepancies.
• Coordinate with facility staff and insurance payers to resolve billing issues and ensure accuracy of coding and service information.
• Work with internal systems and partners to ensure timely and accurate mental health and developmental disabilities census reporting.
• Collaborate with the Revenue and Billing Unit and other internal teams to support effective billing operations and collections.

• Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and apply new information effectively.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and changing business needs.
• Creative thinking with a willingness to ask questions and explore alternative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and related applications.

• A bachelor’s degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, plus one to two years of relevant professional experience.
• A master’s degree in a finance‑related field or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Certified Management Accountant, which may be substituted 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.

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.