Student Financial Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 2)

$45,732 - $61,404/Yr

Community Colleges Of Spokane - Spokane, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Spokane, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Student Financial Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 2) plays a crucial role in managing student accounts and financial transactions within the Community Colleges of Spokane. This position involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of transactions, reconciliation of accounts, and compliance with financial regulations. The accountant will provide customer service, manage financial aid processes, and support the overall financial operations of the college district.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between students, childcare providers, financial aid, and other departments to process transactions and produce reports.
• Answer inquiries regarding student accounts and adjust billing as necessary.
• Monitor student payments and reclassify payments from collections.
• Create and review invoices, match authorizations, and reconcile balances to the general ledger.
• Prepare work study payable vouchers and process student scholarships.
• Issue payment due notices and work with collection agencies on delinquent accounts.
• Process student loans and reconcile them to ledger accounts.
• Analyze student accounts for refunds and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Process deposits and refunds for various services and adjust student charges as needed.
• Assist with financial aid check processing and disbursement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP), preferably Peoplesoft.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and pressure with attention to detail.
• Customer service experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and analyze data.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to run system reports reconciling Student Accounting and Financial Aid reports.
• Knowledge of CCS policies and procedures related to Student Accounting.
• Familiarity with Washington State Achievement Council and Department of Education policies.
• Ability to maintain and reconcile Excel spreadsheets with the Student Finance system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance benefits.
• WA State Retirement Plan.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual at the rate of one day per month.