Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 3)

Wenatchee Valley College; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenatchee Valley College seeks a Senior General Ledger Accountant to manage complex accounting entries, analysis, and reconciliations under GAAP. The role involves developing detailed financial reports and supporting the fiscal services team in monthly and year-end closings.

The incumbent will coordinate with SBCTC guidelines and state/federal requirements. Required are a bachelor's degree with accounting hours and at least one year of relevant experience, plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting.
• One year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and separation of duties.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software (Word and Excel preferred).
• Alternative combination of education and experience allowed if otherwise able to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting activities for the college in line with state and federal guidelines.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy across AP/AR/other FIN transactions.
• Develop and maintain complex financial reports using GAAP guidance.
• Assist in monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor and report on endowments and transfers.
• Prepare and analyze data for financial statements and reporting.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Internal controls

Word processing & Excel

One year of experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with accounting hours

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: $62,880.00 - $71,136.00 Annually

Location: 1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2026-00028

Department: Fiscal Services

Opening Date: 08/20/2026

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the director of financial services, this position serves as the senior general ledger accountant and will perform a variety complex accounting entries, analysis, and reconciliation; the incumbent is also responsible to develop and maintain a variety of complex financial reports. The incumbent will work independently to plan, coordinate, and conducts comprehensive fiscal reviews of general ledger accounts all in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); State Board for Community & Technical College (SBCTC) guidelines, the Office of Fiscal Management (OFM), applicable federal/state guidelines, and college policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Perform accounting activities for the college consistent with the requirements of the Washington State Office of Financial Management, the federal government and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
• Interpret institutional, state and federal fiscal policies; monitor for compliance issues with all funds.
• Review and recommend improvements to the college's internal accounting policies, procedures, policy interpretation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure all AP, AR, Campus CE, and other FIN transactions are reconciled to general ledger and the bank statement.
• Responsible for all monthly revenue and expense transfers: facilities labor, WEX fuel card, motor pool, postage, printing & supply, etc.
• Research accounting transactions and prepare corrections and adjustments as appropriate.
• Assist in monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor college endowments and perform yearly transfers.
• Request monthly reimbursement for state allocations from the state treasurer's office (VPA request).
• Submit monthly building and innovation fees to the state treasurer's office.
• Analyze/reconcile a variety of complex data for financial reporting.
• Serve as back up to accounts payable.
• Reconcile bank statement and Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) account.
• Ensure all cashiering/student finance transactions are reconciled to the general ledger and bank statement.
• Oversee all wire transactions on bank site.
• Develop various of complex financial reports using data from ctcLink and other databases; analyze, summarize, and make recommendations based on the data.
• Assist business office staff in data queries for reporting, such as IPEDS, variance dashboard, financial statements, etc.
• Assist with financial statement preparation.
• Monitor and track all use tax transactions, report to department of revenue monthly and journalize transactions in general ledger.
• Work with grants accountant to prepare and send quarterly running start invoices to school districts.
• Monitor unclaimed property, report to department or revenue yearly; journalize transactions in general ledger.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting*.
• One year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and separation of duties.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel preferred).
• Or, if you do not meet one or more of qualifications listed above but have an applicable combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

*Relevant work experience may substitute for degree but not credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fund accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously and carry out assignments under pressure with short deadlines and/or frequent interruptions.
• Experience working in a community college or other higher education environment.
• Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.
• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use exceptional communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, empathy, diplomacy, discretion and integrity in interactions with diverse constituencies.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and protocol, testing security and confidentiality.
• High level of proficiency and accuracy in software packages including word processing, spreadsheets and database applications.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and testing administration software preferred.
• Quality: Accurate and thorough, prepare detailed reports, evaluate processes to identify ways to improve and promote quality.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration and follow through on commitments.
• Ability to assess situations, exercise independent judgement, resolve issues and coordinate with IT support services when technical issues arise.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

The current vacancy in fiscal services is a full-time, overtime and benefit eligible position expected to begin as soon as possible.

The starting salary hiring range is $62,880 annually ($30.11 per hour) to $71,136 annually ($34.07 per hour) with periodic increases and earning potential to $84,528 annually ($40.48 per hour). Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. The list established by this recruitment will be used for this position only.

Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our Benefits website at: ,

Work Schedule & Environment

• Work hours are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (1 hour lunch); hours and days may change depending on the needs of the college.
• Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records.
• Regular and consistent attendance required.

Conditions of Employment

• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. Wenatchee Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity, and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will 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 position.
• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
• A valid Washington state driver's license may be required.

Bargaining Unit

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.

Equity Statement

Research suggests that women, gender diverse, BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Contact

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time. Wenatchee Valley College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee's overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents. Employees are also covered by basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. Visit Washington Health Care Authority's Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at www.pebb.hca.wa.gov.

We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.

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