Rural Health Transformation; RHT Fiscal Analyst; FA​/FS – Project

Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fiscal Analyst (FA5/FS) – Project

This is a project position funded through 10/30/2030.

This position is responsible for accounting functions associated with the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Project and responds to inquiries about RHT accounting processes and status updates. The ideal candidate will apply analytical skills, experience with accounts payable, and strong familiarity with accounting principles in this position that offers a hybrid remote work option and supports important rural health care work across Washington.

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

This position is located within HCA’s Financial Services Division (FS), which, in collaboration with other HCA divisions and a variety of external stakeholders and legislative partners, provides strategic financial expertise for Apple Health, Community Behavioral Health, Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs. In addition, FS oversees the budget and compliance functions necessary to manage and monitor the single largest Washington state individual operating budget.

Functions include budget management, accounting, forecasting, professional and hospital rate setting, financial analysis, and payment/collection operations.

This position serves as the principal assistant to the Deputy Accounting Section Manager supporting the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Project and is responsible for leading the accounting functions that support Washington State’s RHT initiatives / project grant offered through the federal agency, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and performing at an expert level of all aspects of accounts receivable and accounts payable activities related to the RHT Project.

This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to report on‑site to meet business need. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on‑site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

All agency employees are required to report on‑site in Olympia on their first and last days of employment to pick up and return state‑issued equipment, regardless of telework status or location.

• Establish, develop, and maintain the accounting and monitoring for all aspects of the Washington State’s Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP).
• Establish, develop, and maintain fiscal reports used to review, analyze, and ensure accurate reporting of the RHTP status monthly.
• Perform research and analysis of financial expenditures and documents, technical financial problems, and other state and federal resources such as regulations, laws, and statutes.
• Establish, develop, and revise accounting policies and procedures for compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Attend meetings with program, budget, and fiscal staff and respond to questions on the financial status of RHTP and contract records.
• Develop, initiate, and perform the financial plan to carry out all aspects of the accounting activities for the Washington State’s Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP).
• Plan, organize, and perform all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting functions.
• Analyze complex financial data.
• Develop and maintain fiscal reports.
• Perform financial review and analysis.
• Provide fiscal oversight and monitoring of the interagency and contractual agreements.
• Perform monitoring of the fund source.
• Perform complex journal voucher adjustments.

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

• Eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in any of the following areas:
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable processing, financial report analysis, reconciliation and resolution.
• Experience analyzing…