Senior Accountant (Reconciliations & Cash Management)

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees