Accounting Manager

Posting number: WSAC 10-2026

Department: Washington Student Achievement Council

Division: Admin Services

Job classification: EXEMPT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

• Lead statewide strategic planning to increase educational attainment. 
• Administer programs that help people access and pay for college.
• Advocate for the economic, social, and civic benefits of higher education. 

• We offer flexible/alternative work schedules, wellness activities, and teleworking opportunities.
• Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work.
• Employees have access to tuition assistance and tuition waiver programs,
• If you have experience advocating for communities of color or others who are experiencing educational inequities, including those directly impacted by the criminal justice system, people who identify as queer, trans, lesbian, gay or bisexual, veterans, and people with disabilities, you are strongly encouraged to apply, even if you don’t meet all the desired/preferred qualifications listed.
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About the Division

The Finance team supports WSAC’s mission and goals by providing sound financial and business management, guidance and analysis to our customers and by developing policies and procedures that ensure fiscal compliance and a strong internal control environment.

About the Position

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Financial and Business Services (Chief Financial Officer), this position uses independent judgment to provide expert level analysis and recommendations to management and customers to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of agency and statewide financial management activities.  Additionally, this position is responsible for overseeing the accurate and efficient operations of various functions including general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, travel and related expenditures, accounts receivable, cash receipts, federal grant accounting and draws, asset accounting, internal controls, and year-end closing activities.

Examples of duties

• Provide leadership and oversight for all agency accounting activities.
• Review and approve payments and journal vouchers and perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts. Ensure accounting transactions are complete and accurate.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide training and guidance on accounting issues, state and agency policies, rules, procedures, and systems.
• Coordinate the agency’s fiscal year-end closing processes in coordination with the OFM Statewide Accounting unit. Prepare state and federal disclosure forms.
• Process federal grant drawdowns for reimbursement.
• Lead business process transformation efforts within WSAC such as the implementation of the state’s new financial system (WorkDay). 
• Ensure that internal controls are effectively implemented with agency business processes.
• Develop policies and procedures, as necessary, that comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the OFM State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM).
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers to address evolving business needs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration,