Fiscal Analyst 2

Columbia Basin College; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin College seeks a FiscalAnalyst 2 to ensure financial compliance with all institutional, state and federal regulations and policies. The role collaborates with Accounting Services to maintain accuracy in accounting processes and training campus personnel.

The position reports to the Assistant Director for Accounts Receivable & Student Finance and involves year-end closing, grants compliance, and maintaining financial records across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in an accounting or bookkeeping position.
• OR Associate's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and verify fiscal reports, analyze financial data, and provide recommendations for accounting system and process improvements in accordance with GAAP; manage compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for awards.
• Review and reconcile student accounts; develop procedures to improve fiscal operations and ensure compliance with accounting practices, processes, and regulations.
• Maintain and analyze accounts payable/receivable activities; ensure timely payments and compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile past due accounts, analyze write-offs, and prepare AR aging and metrics reports; audit bank confirmations and revenue transactions.
• Review, analyze, and correct discrepancies in financial records and reports; prepare adjusting entries and support monthly closing and reconciliation.
• Contribute to development and review of Accounting Services desk manuals; ensure alignment with accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist with fiscal year-end closing and grant reporting training for staff; serve as fiscal point of contact for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and interagency contracts; assist with capital asset and debt service accounting.
• Support grant administration by analyzing awards, monitoring indirect cost rates, and ensuring compliance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

CBC Shared Commitments

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Bachelor's in Economics

Bachelor's in Business

Associate's in Accounting

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Description

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a FiscalAnalyst 2 to ensure financial compliance with all institutional,state and federal regulations and policies. This position will beexpected to establish corrective action procedures and training forpersonnel across campus related to their area of expertise. Thisposition will also work collaboratively in concert with, and aspart of, the Accounting Services team to ensure accuracy andefficiency in accounting processes. This position reports to theAssistant Director for Accounts Receivable & Student Finance.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will begiven to applicants whose complete application has been received bySeptember 20, 2026 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and verify fiscal reports, analyze financialdata, and provide recommendations for accounting system and processimprovements in accordance with generally accepted accountingprinciples; manage compliance with federal, state, and localguidelines for state and federal awards;
• Review and reconcile student accounts, develop procedures into improve fiscal operations, and ensure compliance with accountingpractices, processes, and regulations;
• Maintain and analyze accounts payable/receivable activities,ensuring timely payments and compliance with reporting and auditrequirements;
• Monitor and reconcile past due accounts, analyze write-offs,and prepare AR aging and metrics reports; audit bank confirmationsand revenue transactions;
• Review, analyze, and correct discrepancies in financial recordsand reports; prepare necessary adjusting entries and supportmonthly closing and reconciliation;
• Contribute to the development and review of Accounting Servicesdesk manuals, ensuring alignment with accounting standards andregulations;
• Assist with fiscal year-end closing of financial records andmanage compliance with federal time and effort grant reporting,including training personnel;
• Serve as a fiscal point of contact for accounts receivable,accounts payable, and interagency contracts; assist with capitalasset and debt service accounting;
• Support grant administration by analyzing awards, monitoringindirect cost rates, and ensuring compliance with budgetary andregulatory requirements; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business or Financefrom an institutionally accredited college or university; and
• One (1) year of relevant experience in an accounting orbookkeeping position.

OR

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business orFinance from an institutionally accredited college or university;and
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience in an accounting orbookkeeping position.

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience todemonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions &responsibilities/skills & abilities for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business or Financefrom an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Knowledge of governmental or non-profit accounting;
• Knowledge of sponsored programs and grants compliance andaccounting; and
• Familiarity with Washington State accounting rules andregulations.

Skills and Abilities

Attention to Detail : A thorough approach to work, ensuringaccuracy, precision, and high-quality output in all tasks. Paysclose attention to small details, minimizing the likelihood oferrors and contributing to overall excellence;

Communication Skills : Effective interpersonal and writtencommunication abilities to convey information clearly and conciselyto students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders;

Customer Service : Commitment to providing exceptional customerservice to students, faculty, staff, and external constituents,ensuring their needs are met with professionalism andresponsiveness;

Organizational Skills : Strong organizational abilities toprioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meetdeadlines in a fast-paced setting;

Problem-Solving Skills : Proven capacity to analyze complex issues,identify solutions, and implement strategies to address challengeseffectively within a dynamic educational environment;

Teamwork Skills : Collaborative mindset with the capability to workeffectively within multifaceted teams, fostering cooperation andcollaboration to achieve common goals;

CBC Shared Commitments : Demonstrates a willingness to work withand support others in completing assignments, accepts constructivefeedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors. Showsalignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others withrespect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuinggrowth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions,prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable;and

Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Reflecting CBC'smission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand thehuman qualities that differentiate our workplace and educationalsetting; demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences,open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differingviewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitmentto the involvement of colleagues, students and community members tostudent experience and success honoring freedom of expression asfundamental to personal, professional and organizationalgrowth.

Terms of Employment

This position is a full-time, overtime eligible, classified staffposition. The typical work hours for this position are Mondaythrough Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m.; however, must be available to work a flexible schedulewhen prior notice is given by the College.

Process Note

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal recordhistory will be conducted. Information from the background checkwill not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered indetermining the applicant's suitability and competence to performin the position.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declarewhether they are the subject of any substantiated findings ofsexual misconduct in any current or former employment or arecurrently being investigated for, or have left a position during aninvestigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy atthe applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondaryeducation institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses todeclare the existence or non-existence of an investigation orfindings subject to this statute.

Conditions of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educationaland work environment, and in order to meet the requirements offederal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College tomaintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees andstudents.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity anddocumentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization towork in this position as required by the Immigration Reform ControlAct of 1986. Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assumesponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for anyemployer without sponsorship.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letterand spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encouragesapplications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legalprotected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation inthe application process or in employment should contact the Officeof Human Resources.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands and work environment characteristicsdescribed below are representative of those that must be met andmay be encountered by an incumbent when performing the essentialfunctions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee isfrequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate,reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobilityincluding having the ability to move materials on a regular basissuch as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel betweenbuildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are requiredto operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, andstandard office equipment.

Working Conditions/Work Environment

Usual office working conditions. The noiselevel in the work area is typical of most office environments withtelephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.

Union Clause

This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA). Internalpromotional, transfer and voluntary demotion applicants who haveskills and abilities to perform the duties of the position will beconsidered prior to consideration of other applicants.