Assistant Accounting Manager

$70,140 - $70,140/Yr

Cascadia College - Bothell, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Bothell, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Accounting Manager serves as the principal assistant to the college's Director of Finance, playing a crucial role in performing analysis, research, and follow-ups as applicable. This position is essential for enabling the College to meet its financial management, reporting, and accreditation requirements by ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of analyzed financial information. The Assistant Accounting Manager performs analysis that empowers management to make sound resource management decisions, which are vital for the college to fulfill its mission. In this role, the Assistant Accounting Manager collaborates with fiscal analysts and specialists to interpret and apply accounting principles and practices, as well as applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, and departmental policies. The position operates within a complex environment characterized by numerous reporting and compliance requirements. Responsibilities include analyzing and reconciling complex financial transactions, providing assistance and support to staff related to assigned functional areas and activities, and evaluating, recommending, and implementing improvements to existing and new systems and processes. The Assistant Accounting Manager is expected to demonstrate a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role encourages the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promotes equity in all areas, and actively works against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people. The position is full-time, exempt, and temporary, with the expectation of conversion to permanent status within 12-18 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with deans, HR/Payroll, directors, and operations team members to optimize the tracking and reporting of financial activities.
• Facilitates data-gathering and reporting for college-initiated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews with various stakeholders including the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Board of Trustees, and members of the State Board accounting and business office.
• Assists department leads with budgetary and financial analysis and reporting, maintaining the integrity of the budget data as it changes.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports program goals and outcomes to internal and external agencies.
• Assists with leading critical finance projects and initiatives, such as federal reporting and improving/establishing processes.
• Supports fiscal analysts, conducts training, and provides technical advice and counsel to junior finance employees and other College staff.
• Demonstrates applied level proficiency in accounting practices, principles, and interrelationships for both management and outside agencies/organizations.
• Observes internal controls and financial compliance initiatives, providing feedback for improvements by applying audit techniques and practices to ensure the integrity and accuracy of recorded information.
• Coordinates other special projects and programs as requested, may serve on various committees as assigned, and attends and participates in professional group meetings.
• In the absence of the Director of Finance, serves in the Director of Finance's place.

Requirements

• Completion of classes equating to 8-12 quarters (4-6 semesters; 2-3 years full-time) while pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of progressively responsible experience as an accountant in a non-profit, education, or other government agency, or 3+ years in other industries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to independently research.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and the ability to support a diverse workplace and educational environment.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of experience in fund accounting.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Fund Reporting (GAAFR) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft.
• Experience working in the Washington State Community and Technical College system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Leave programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Tuition waiver.
• Optional credit union participation.
• Optional home/auto insurance.
• Retirement planning.