Job Details

Spokane Colleges
  • Position Number: 7054030
  • Location: Spokane, WA
  • Position Type: Business - Accounting


Senior Accountant (Reconciliations & Cash Management)

Spokane Colleges


Location: Spokane Colleges District Office

Department: DIST Accounting Office

Salary Range: $79,566 - $89,945

Starting salary for this position is: $79,566 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

About Us

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/20/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
About the Senior Accountant (Reconciliations & Cash Management)

JOB SUMMARY

As a key member of the Spokane Colleges Business and Finance Office, the Senior Accountant - Reconciliations & Cash Management position is responsible for managing complex account reconciliations, daily cash operations, banking activity oversight, and internal control processes. This position ensures accuracy of balance sheet accounts, supports month end and yearend close cycles, maintains cash-related compliance requirements, and collaborates district-wide to resolve discrepancies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare, analyze, and resolve monthly account reconciliations for cash, clearing, payroll liabilities, receivables, payables, student finance, and other assigned accounts. *
  • Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. *
  • Maintain audit-ready reconciliation documentation. *
  • Monitor daily banking activity, provide cash flow analysis, and prepare cash position reports. *
  • Support merchant services operations including PCI compliance and troubleshooting variances. *
  • Prepare journal entries and close cycle schedules. *
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and district financial policies. *
  • Assist with internal and external audit documentation. *
  • Recommend workflow and internal control improvements. *
  • Develop job aids and training materials. *
  • Participate in automation and ERP enhancement projects. *
  • Serve as a liaison with district departments and banking partners. *
  • Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
  • Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
  • Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES
  • Manages Complexity
  • Decision Quality
  • Action Oriented
  • Plans & Aligns
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Collaborates
  • Instills Trust
  • Self-Development
  • Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field from an accredited institution (must include 18 quarter/12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting).
  • At least two years of professional accounting experience.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability with an integrated ERP system and Excel.
  • Ability to effectively organize multiple work assignments, involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, of high quality and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work in a semi-open office setting with frequent interruptions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM).
  • Knowledge of current Washington State higher education or governmental accounting policies and regulations.
  • Experience with PCI compliance or payment systems.
  • ERP Experience (PeopleSoft / ctcLink preferred).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Work is performed in a normal, temperature-controlled office environment.
  • Work is sedentary in nature.
  • Frequent use of computers and exposure to terminal screens.
  • Visual focus and strain.
  • Work in a semi-open office setting with frequent interruptions and background noise.
  • Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
  • Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
  • Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • 12-month position.
  • This position is overtime eligible.
  • Criminal background check is required.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

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. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.
Benefits Information

This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information
Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

  • Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  • Resume.
  • References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  • College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040
/ ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.ccs.spokane.edu/jobs/senior-accountant-reconciliations-cash-management-spokane-washington-united-states







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