Fiscal Analyst 2, Accounts Receivable

Highline College•Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA

About The Position

The Fiscal Analyst 2 is the primary accountant responsible for Highline College Finance Department accounts receivable functions. The role uses independent judgment and problem-solving skills to process fiscal and financial documents, with a primary focus on accounts receivable involving vendors, customers, and students. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with staff across departments to ensure accuracy. This is a classified, full-time position eligible for overtime. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a possible hybrid schedule. The posting remains open until filled, with priority consideration for applications received by October 25, 2026. The stated salary is the starting step (Step A) of Range 49 and includes a 5% King County compensation provision.

Requirements

Four years of full-time relevant professional experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting; or a two-year degree focused on accounting and two years of full-time experience in accounting or auditing.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and appropriate financial software.
Ability to follow policies and procedures and meet established deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to work with change and multiple daily interruptions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to maintain a calm and focused demeanor.
Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with PeopleSoft.
Attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work with the diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees.
Prior work experience in a fiscal environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the college’s customer accounts module; record payments, bill past-due accounts, submit quarterly billings for tuition, fees, and other charges, and process authorized write-offs for bankruptcy and other debt cancellations.
Maintain billing and collection processes and procedures, and recommend improvements to accounts receivable, billing, and collections.
Perform collection duties for customer and student accounts and NSF checks; serve as the primary contact with the college’s collection agency to ensure timely and accurate processing under college policy.
Maintain effective working relationships with other college departments, outside vendors, and funding agencies.
Post Veterans Affairs tuition payments and monitor VA student accounts for correct payment verification.
Post Amazon tuition payments and monitor Amazon student accounts for correct payment verification.
Work with the VA office to resolve overpayments and other issues.
Enter student bookstore account data into ctcLink.
Receipt and process cash receipts in accordance with state and college policy.
Maintain customer account files and records so they are easily accessible to Financial Services managers.
Book receivables for Grants and Contracts invoicing.
Process payment vouchers from outside funding entities.
Print daily checks.
Set up and monitor payment plans for students with past-due accounts.
Manage the NSF check collection process.
Process Labor and Industry encumbrance paperwork and track student expenses.
Represent Financial Services as the accounts receivable subject matter expert for ctcLink.
Assist staff with financial summary information, financial report analysis, and development of fiscal procedures.
Assist the cashier’s office with its duties when needed.
Review, analyze, and verify reports and correct discrepancies as necessary.
Perform accounts receivable reconciliation for year-end close and financial statement preparation.
Perform related duties as required.