Senior Accountant (Reconciliations & Cash Management)

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 polici