Fiscal Specialist 1

Posting number: 2026-06973

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: FTAA

Job classification: FISCAL SPECIALIST 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Payroll/Benefits Administration

Summary

DSHS FTAA Fiscal Specialist 1
Join DSHS's Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) as a Fiscal Specialist 1 within the Consolidated Business Services (CBS2) team located at Rainer School in Buckley, WA. You'll be part of the work that keeps both payroll and financial operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll support time and attendance processing as well as local funds and accounts payable activities, helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial operations across the facility.

You’ll work closely with managers and staff to review transactions, resolve issues, and apply policies and procedures. From payroll and leave tracking to local fund processing and reconciliation, your work helps ensure everything adds up and holds up to audit.

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. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do:

• Process payroll time and attendance transactions using HRMS and Leave Tracker, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll, leave, and local fund records; identify and correct discrepancies.
• Process local fund transactions, including deposits, disbursements, and resident account activity.
• Apply policies, rules, and procedures to ensure compliance with payroll, leave, and local fund requirements.
• Support accounts payable functions and ensure proper handling of financial transactions.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to managers and staff on time reporting, leave, and local fund processes.
• Investigate issues, respond to inquiries, and resolve discrepancies related to payroll, attendance, or financial records.
• Monitor leave balances and eligibility for various leave programs.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll and financial questions, coordinating with internal teams as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who should apply?
We are seeking professionals who have:

• Three years of fiscal record-keeping experience.
  OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling three or more years.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for:

• Accounting knowledge: Apply basic accounting practices to accurately process and review payroll and fiscal data.
• Analytical thinking: Identify discrepancies, assess information, and make sound decisions to resolve issues.
• Data processing skills: Manage large volumes of payroll and fiscal data with consistency and precision.
• Time management: Prioritize competing tasks and meet strict payroll and reporting deadlines.
• Communication: Clearly explain processes and provide guidance to staff and managers at all levels.
• Technical aptitude: Use systems such as HRMS, Leave Tracker, and Microsoft Office tools to complete work.
• Confidentiality and professionalism: Handle sensitive information appropriately while maintaining reliability and strong attendance.

Interested? Apply today!

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, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Saleen Hernandez at saleen.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number06973.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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