Senior Budget Analyst Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 15453)

Description

Opportunity Description  

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Senior Budget Analyst in Business Office. 

Salary Range for this position is $73,367 to $101,315 annually (depending on experience). 

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin March 18th, 2026. 

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Budget and Business Office, the Senior Budget Analyst will be responsible for support in leading the comprehensive fiscal oversight for the whole college, reviewing and approving faculty contracts, monitoring Business Office ticketing system, and establishing and maintaining item types and course fees, as well as fiscal oversight of non-operating accounts as assigned. In addition, the position carries out a range of duties in the college's internal control of fiscal resources, including acute observation and analysis of fiscal operations and financial data for compliance, and internal control purposes college wide.

This position is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The schedule may vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed. Vacation request approval is limited during fiscal year end: June-August.

This position works a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work with manager approval. 

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS. 

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation. 

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including: 

• Competitive Pay Rates 
• Promotional Opportunities 
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans 
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave 
• Transportation benefits 
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan 
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants: 
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What you will be working on:

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in the development, implementation, fiscal management and internal control college wide. 
• Review, process and approve business and financial transactions as per Seattle District policy/procedures, OFM, Federal and State rules and regulations.  
• Serve as fiscal liaison to the college's Financial Aid office; provide specialized expertise on fiscal compliance and internal control in the distribution of financial aid resources and subsequent draw down of state and federal funds. 
• Develop or assist in the development of campus wide trainings in areas of direct responsibility, and their implementation. 
• Collaborate with appropriate administrators to transfer revenue and expenses, reconcile cash out balances, and recommend corrective actions to ensure the accuracy of  financial records. 
• Maintain knowledge and expertise of budget, accounting, and purchasing systems. 
• Establish and maintain a professional working environment that promotes teamwork and organizational values. 
• Actively provide subject matter expert level input to support district wide initiatives such as system conversions or district wide policy development. 
• Review, monitor, and approve requests to setup appropriate budget accounts, to make budget revisions, including proper and accurate budget coding, and input appropriate data in financial system. Review, monitor, and approve budgets as part of the approvals for invoice vouchers, travel, Inter-departmental-charges, purchase orders, accounts receivable, and Contracts. 
• Act as department lead in the approval and assignment of employee access to CTC Link. 
• Process Stipends, Combo Codes  and Faculty workload contracts as needed.   
• Assist the Director of Budget and Business Operations in overseeing the campus operating budget. 
• Lead department staff with Business Office ticketing system ticket assignment and provide advanced training. 
• Work closely with the Grants & Contracts staff to ensure sound fiscal management, and full regulatory compliance in the conduct of the college's grant and contract engagements. 
• As directed: 
  • Prepare and analyze periodic and annual fiscal reports such as monthly and quarterly invoices and financial statements. 
  • Coordinate budget development and budget roll-up for reporting. Use complex problem-solving to balance revenues and expenses with transfer budgeting to balance the budget. Consult with college budget managers to balance college budgets. 
  • Provide complex analysis of budget and actual financial information on an ad -hoc basis for executives to assist with high-level financial decisions. 
  • Manage and report initial and subsequent allocation estimates and confirmations to college. Monitor and work collaboratively with district-wide staff to appropriately spend-down multiple provisioned and earmarked state allocations using sophisticated data downloads.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of campus finances to problem-solve and instruct college staff on financial revisions, reviewing records and advising staff at college on management of state budgets to ensure specific criteria outlined in the budget are followed. 
  • Assist in annual financial closing processes including monitoring spending and creating transfers of revenues and expenses. 
  • Manage internal control oversight for in key control areas such as access to college fiscal reporting and budget reporting systems, the college's procurement card program, cash receipting and physical inventory. 
  • Conduct analysis of financial structure to problem-solve and advise with systems conversions to new financial systems. 
  • Serve as department lead in interpretation and application of state ethics laws and procedures.
  • Answers HelpDesk tickets as assigned.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree with major study in accounting, finance, or business administration. Additional professional experience can substitute for education. 
• 2 or more years professional experience in financial analysis, internal control, audit, or equivalent education/experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in governmental and/or non-profit budget and accounting practices. 
• Demonstrated advanced/Expert skill in the use of Microsoft Excel and/or similar analytical tools. 
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and/or audit examination of internal control policies and procedures for fiscal operations. 
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and effectively communicate in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local government laws, regulations, policies and procedure. 
• Demonstrated skill in the use of complex computerized budget/accounting systems, preferably within the Washington Community and Technical Colleges environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with multiple time-sensitive demands. 
• Demonstrated expertise with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic backgrounds, and with diverse physical and learning abilities.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

OFFICE SETTING:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants: 

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings 

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying."

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.

Background Check Statement 

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.