Fiscal Integrity Specialist (MA5) - Olympia
Location
Olympia, WA | United States
Job description
Salary: $72,552.00 - $97,596.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-01683
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Financial and Business Services
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: 3/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description Job Title: Fiscal Integrity Specialist (MA5)
Location : Olympia, WA - Flexible/Hybrid - This position includes a flexible schedule that can operate out of various agency office locations throughout the state.
Closes: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Salary: $ 72,552 - $ 97,596 Annually
Are you a skilled analytical thinker with proven knowledge of state accounting processes? Join our Fiscal Integrity Unit as a Fiscal Integrity Specialist (Management Analyst 5) and help us ensure the appropriate management of state and federal funding. Your expertise in presenting complex information clearly will be essential in this role. YOU make the difference. Apply today.
to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity: As a Fiscal Integrity Specialist, you are the primary payment integrity contact for headquarters and are responsible for ensuring approximately $339 million in state and federal funds is appropriate, allowable, and properly allocated. This job strengthens the internal control system of the DCYF and bolsters the financial reputation and credibility of the DCYF by maintaining and improving internal controls around documenting case management and payment processing in the FamLink system.
Some of what you'll do: - Conduct internal reviews of integrity issues and facilitate resolution on a statewide basis.
- Analyze complex payment reports to assess and make recommendations of permanent solutions.
- Recommend appropriate implementations for system changes regarding Department practices.
- Develop and maintain standard practices/internal controls.
- Advise, consult, and mentor fiduciaries on proper accounting procedures and methods.
- Develop, monitor, analyze, and continue to improve complex payment reports to assess and make recommendations of permanent solutions.
- Develop proper billing processes to avoid improper payments.
- Work with program managers and the contracts unit to ensure that service codes are proper and up to date as changes occur.
- Review client and/or provider accounts monthly and perform data validation before they are submitted for payment.
- Respond to audit inquiries and provide information in support of the agency's expenditure information to the State Auditor's Office (SAO).
| Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, business law, or a closely related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent.
- Five (5) years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations. Professional experience may substitute for education
| In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: - A Master's degree in one of the above academic fields, or a law degree.
- Knowledge of State accounting processes, policies, and laws.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret rules and policies related to accounting.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
How do I apply? In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information, visit
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Ant'juan D.R. (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at
[email protected]. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627, or email .
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
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More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
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Are you a current and active employee with the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)?
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Please select the answer that best describes your education as it relates to this position.Please ensure that your application accurately reflects the chosen option(s) below.
- A Master's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, business law, a closely related field, or other law degree..
- A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, business law, or a closely related field.
- A Master's degree in an unrelated field.
- A Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
- An Associate's degree.
- A High School Diploma, or GED.
- None of the above.
03
(For degrees obtained outside the U.S.) Have you included a foreign equivalency certification verified by a NACES-approved organization from naces.org?
04
Please select the answer that best describes your experience as it relates to conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.Please ensure that your application accurately reflects the chosen option(s) below.
- 10 or more years of responsible experience.
- 8-9 years of responsible experience.
- 7-8 years of responsible experience.
- 6-7 years of responsible experience.
- 5-6 years of responsible experience.
- 4-5 years of responsible experience.
- 3-4 years of responsible experience.
- 2-3 years of responsible experience.
- 1-2 years of responsible experience..
- Less than 1 year of responsible experience..
- I have none of this experience.
05
Which of the following best describes your experience in project management?
- I have MORE than 10 years of experience.
- I have 9-10 years of experience.
- I have 8-9 years of experience.
- I have 7-8 years of experience.
- I have 6-7 years of experience.
- I have 5-6 years of experience.
- I have 4-5 years of experience.
- I have 3-4 years of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 1-2 years of experience.
- I have LESS than 1 year of experience.
- I do not have this experience.
06
Please briefly describe how/where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write "none." Please DO NOT write "see application/resume/cover letter."
07
Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting State accounting processes, policies, and laws?
- I have MORE than 10 years of experience.
- I have 9-10 years of experience.
- I have 8-9 years of experience.
- I have 7-8 years of experience.
- I have 6-7 years of experience.
- I have 5-6 years of experience.
- I have 4-5 years of experience.
- I have 3-4 years of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 1-2 years of experience.
- I have LESS than 1 year of experience.
- I do not have this experience.
08
Please briefly describe how/where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write "none." Please DO NOT write "see application/resume/cover letter."
09
Which of the following best describes your experience in the proficient use of Microsoft Office suite products, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint?
- I have MORE than 10 years of experience.
- I have 9-10 years of experience.
- I have 8-9 years of experience.
- I have 7-8 years of experience.
- I have 6-7 years of experience.
- I have 5-6 years of experience.
- I have 4-5 years of experience.
- I have 3-4 years of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 1-2 years of experience.
- I have LESS than 1 year of experience.
- I do not have this experience.
10
Please briefly describe how/where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write "none." Please DO NOT write "see application/resume/cover letter."
11
How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
- Washington State's career website:
- Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
- Washington State employee
- DCYF Recruiter
- College/university career fair or website
- Diversity network meeting/event
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- ZipRecruiter
- Handshake
- Other
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