Fiscal Specialist 2

University of California; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,854 - 48,211; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition fee waiver

5% King County Premium Pay

Job summary

Cascadia College in Bothell, WA is seeking a Fiscal Specialist 2 to provide fiscal support and accounting services in accounts payable and related areas. You will work under the Assistant Controller, performing reconciliations and analyses to ensure compliance with state regulations and institutional policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and equity, supporting a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Two years of fiscal record keeping experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial transactions to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Perform detailed account, bank, and credit card reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor expenditures and identify irregularities; recommend corrective actions.
• Review, process, and reconcile purchasing and reimbursement documents for ledger accuracy.
• Support financial reporting by validating data for accuracy.
• Assist in developing and improving fiscal processes and internal controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Analytical thinking

Education

Equivalent accounting coursework/experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

Vacancy Announcement

Fiscal Specialist 2

Classified #151F

Priority Consideration Deadline: Monday, August 3rd, 2026 by 11:59pm

ATTENTION CANDIDATES!

In order to submit a complete application and receive full consideration by the Search Committee, please include the following attachments with your online application:

• Equity Statement (expected length 300-500 words) to include each of the following elements:
  • A description of a time when you recognized an equity issue. What was the issue? What did you do to make a difference? What did you learn about equity through this experience?
  • A detailed description of how you are seeking to learn more about equity related issues including but not limited to race, gender, LGBTQ+, disability (ableism), age (ageism), socioeconomic class, and body diversity.
  • An explanation of how you will contribute to equity at Cascadia (i.e. closing the achievement gap and raising the retention rates amongst historically marginalized students), as well as actively work against the institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.
• Cover Letter (not to exceed 1,000 words) that specifically addresses how your qualifications and experiences meet or exceed the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and the characteristics of the position.
• Resume

Position Overview

Working under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Fiscal Specialist 2 provides fiscal support and accounting work in accounts payable and/or other accounting services to the College in a timely and accurate manner. This position performs complex fiscal support functions including analysis, reconciliation, and interpretation of financial data to ensure compliance with state regulations and institutional policies.

This position will also assist the Finance team in contributing toward efforts to further develop community, diversity, access, success, learning, innovation, and environmental stewardship with the day-to-day campus culture and practices. The Fiscal Specialist 2 works closely with all members of the finance team and assists in a variety of duties including, but not limited to credit card reconciliation, account reconciliation and bank reconciliation including identifying discrepancies, analyzing root causes, and recommending corrective actions.

As the Fiscal Specialist 2, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.

Employee Type: Full Time Classified, Permanent

Initial Salary: $3,840.00 - $4,320.00 Monthly DOE + 5% King County Premium Pay (KCPP)

Finance Office Operations & Accounts Payable:

• Analyze financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations, institutional policies, and audit requirements
• Perform detailed account, bank, and credit card reconciliations; investigate variances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Monitor expenditure activity and identify irregularities, trends, or discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions as appropriate
• Review, process, and reconcile purchasing and reimbursement documents to ensure accuracy of liability and expenditure accounts in the general ledger
• Support financial reporting processes by compiling, reviewing, and validating data for accuracy and completeness
• Assist in developing, updating, and improving fiscal processes, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Provide support in audit responses by analyzing financial data, preparing documentation, and explaining transaction activity to auditors and leadership
• Recommend and implement improvements to fiscal tracking and reporting processes, including use of PeopleSoft and Excel based tools
• Other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of fiscal record keeping experience OR one (1) year of accounting courses OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity in using Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, telephone, email, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in a college’s business office.
• Experience with PeopleSoft within the Washington State System for Community & Technical Colleges.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and determine priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot tables and formulas.

Knowledge in:

• Using Microsoft Office suite and other productivity software to perform complex word processing, database, spreadsheet and Outlook functions.
• Updating and uploading information to SharePoint and/or other internet sites.
• Principles of accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis
• State fiscal policies, internal controls, and audit compliance standards

Skill with:

• Strong attention to timeliness, details and accuracy
• Multi-tasking to successfully perform multiple projects
• Analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and resolving complex fiscal issues
• Interpreting financial information and communicating findings to stakeholders

Ability to:

• Work with administration, staff, faculty and students in a collaborative team setting that embraces diversity and uses multiple perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and willingly assist/answer inquiries.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks in the same timeframe, handle interruptions appropriately, and return to incomplete tasks in a varied, distracting and busy environment.
• Critically think to effectively solve issues related to complex transactions.
• Develop and maintain records, including sorting, calculating, and importing/exporting data in compliance with records retention and confidential information policies.
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial data to support decision-making and ensure compliance
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to fiscal operations and internal controls

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time, permanent Classified position. This position works 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday; may include occasional evening responsibilities. The position is allocated to pay Range 43 under the Higher Education Salary Schedule. Initial base salary placement is between the ranges of $3,840.00 - $4,320.00 per month, with yearly step increases to the maximum salary of $5,137.00 (Step M) per month (not including the 5% King County Premium Pay). This is a represented position.

Cascadia College employees receive a 5% King County Premium Pay in addition to base salary for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position by the Washington Public Employees Association. Following a successful probationary/trial service period, employees attain permanent status.

Cascadia College offers a comprehensive benefit package including tuition fee waiver.

Physical Work Environment

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full-time employees are expected to be on-campus at least three (3) days per week with the option to work remotely for the remainder of their working days. This position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.

Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions.

This position involves exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Condition of Employment

As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth.

Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles.

Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning.

In recognition of the Jeanne Clery Act, information on our campus safety can be found at www.uwb.edu/safety.

Cascadia Commitment

Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, genetic information, marital or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, and is prohibited from discrimination in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may make request to the Human Resources Office by calling [phone].