DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst

DSHS Fircrest – Fiscal Analyst 1

We are seeking a non‑permanent Fiscal Analyst 1 to join our fiscal team at Fircrest School in Shoreline, Washington. This position serves within the Consolidated Business Services (CBS) Region 2 within the Finance Technology Analytics Administration (FTAA).

In this role, you will perform professional, entry‑level financial review and analysis of accounting, budgeting, auditing, and fiscal data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, collective bargaining agreements, and department policies. You will support processing of time and attendance, maintaining and monitoring payroll systems, and reconciling payroll reports. This position is vital to ensuring accurate financial operations and continuity of payroll processes, and you will lead staff in the absence of the fiscal manager.

• Lead and support the time and attendance unit in the absence of the supervisor, including monitoring workloads and assigning work to meet deadlines.
• Provide guidance on payroll and leave discrepancies, compliance reviews, and application of rules, policies, and regulations.
• Assist with auditing, analysis, reconciliation, and processing of bimonthly payroll and time and attendance reports.
• Perform complex fiscal calculations related to leave, part time hours, overtime, shift differential, standby, LWOP, and schedule changes.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees on leave usage and time reporting, including Leave Tracker.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and time and attendance inquiries, serving as a point of contact for field offices and the DSHS Payroll Office.
• Support system maintenance, reporting requests, leave audits, and other duties as assigned.
• Support fiscal staff with training and support regarding all matters related to time and attendance, payroll systems and related business processes.
• Assisting with other responsibilities within the fiscal office, including supporting the management of local funds.

• Knowledge of accounting theory and practices, including cost accounting principles and modern office methods.
• Ability to apply accounting methods to varied transactions and analyze, reconcile, and prepare complex financial reports.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to accurately process large volumes of fiscal data and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work professionally with staff at all levels and support organizational goals.
• Ability to learn and use specialized financial and payroll systems, including HRMS, Leave Tracker, SILAS, and new systems as implemented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, strong basic math skills, and use of a 10‑key calculator.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate reliability, and model professional and socially responsible workplace behavior.

We are looking for professionals with:

• A Bachelor’s degree that includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• 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 will substitute for the desired qualification on a year‑for‑year basis.

• This is a non‑permanent position with no anticipated end date within the next 6 months.
• This is a hybrid position, requiring in‑office work at least three days per week.
• King County employees receive a 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
• Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
• A background check is required for this position.