Management Analyst 5 (MA5) Early Learning - Olympia

The Management Analyst 5 (MA5) manages multiple complex finance related projects simultaneously, analyzes, interprets, and provides guidance to DCYF staff on federal grants managed by the Cost Allocation and Federal Grants team, and ensures costs are appropriately allocated to available funding sources while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Research, analyze, reconcile and monitor financial expenditures for assigned grants to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and accounting principles.
• Develop and prepare fiscal management reports as required for effective cost allocation, budget, reporting, and accounting practices.
• Work collaboratively with Programs, Budget, Accounting, Contracts, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze and reconcile financial data to prepare assigned federal disclosure forms within established timeframes as set by management.
• Perform annual reconciliation of sub-recipient information and monthly reconciliations and adjustment entries of general ledgers.
• Respond to all State Auditor's Office (SAO) audit data requests via the DCYF Audit Liaison or designee, to ensure sufficient data and/or reports are provided.
• Work directly with program and budget staff to ensure applications are submitted timely and accurately.
• Provide guidance and consultation to Program and Budget staff with regard to grant funding, provisos, and annual fiscal year close activities.

• Nine years of relevant professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Relevant experience includes experience in accounting, payroll, finance, or closely related field.
• OR A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, AND five years of relevant professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Benefits
• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Management Analyst 5 to bring expertise in accounting, federal reporting, and cost allocation to support the Early Learning Cost Allocation and Federal Grants team.