Budget Analyst Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 15398)

Description

Opportunity Description  

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

Salary Range for this position is $68,016 to $89,232 annually (depending on experience). 

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin February 19th, 2026.  

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Director and Director of Budget and Business Office, the Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 4) will be responsible for coordination and monitoring of special fund budgets. Review, process, and/or approve expenditure documents, transfer documents, capital project requests, and service the colleges for billing for Auxiliary Services and the Foundation and other contracts as needed. The position will also perform bookstore reconciliation and other reconciliations as directed. Manage and implement planning and project improvement efforts required by the college.

This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 8:00am to 5:00pm.

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

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

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:

• Coordinate and monitor budget accounts for operating, contract, capital, and other budgets as assigned. Maintain detailed and accurate budget, financial and project records. 
• Approve and setup appropriate budget accounts, and budget revisions, including proper and accurate budget coding, and input appropriate data in financial system. 
• Provide guidance to, and work collaboratively with, fiscal point employees in unit, divisional, and program offices in developing, establishing, and revising budgets; conducting cost estimates, projections, and forecasts across all major campus programs. 
• Coordinate budget analysis for the colleges, budget and project managers for fee codes and contracts. 
• Manage, lead and/or coordinate budget and finance projects as required by college leadership or initiatives. 
• Prepare allocation of budgets and Certificates of Participation by college, by appropriation, and by fund type. 
• Independently prepare budget status and analytical reports using Excel, Word, Access, and/or database reporting tools, including financial status reports to campus personnel on a periodic schedule. 
• Respond to budget concerns from departments, research root cause of discrepancy and work with appropriate department to refine process to prevent errors from upstream. 
• Upon request, provide conclusions and recommendations for corrective action and/or improvement of related college operations; proactively monitor the results and as indicated provide appropriately necessary follow-up communication to administrative personnel. 
• Assist in the daily monitoring of the college's financial activity, including but not limited to account payables (Purchase requisitions, invoice voucher, credit card), account receivable (customer invoicing and payment), and interdepartmental transfers. Work closely with district and college personnel to reconcile account balances. 
• Monitor the budgetary elements of position control and advise the Director of Budget and Business Office on necessary fiscal resources and fiscal impacts in position changes across the campus. 
• Analyzes complex financial and statistical data and determine their significance; prepare comprehensive narrative statements supporting complex financial reports; Ensures proper accounting techniques and controls are used. Develops testing procedures; 
• Interpret and disseminate information regarding budget rules, regulations, polices, and procedures, pertaining to grant, contract, capital, and other budgets, as necessary and appropriate. 
• Serve as campus representative in meetings with external agencies and vendors as assigned. 
• Interpret budget directives and follow policies for carrying out directives. 
• Create, prepare, and process invoices and other documentation for grants and contracts. 
• Responsible for part time faculty contracts and also coordinate with department to generate the contracts for each quarter. 
• Serve as backup to other positions in the Business Office department. 
• Responds to Help Desk 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 in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, related experience may substitute for a degree. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines; to accurately perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations; to perform assigned duties consistent with applicable laws and procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, document and monitor budgets and appropriations. 
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products for fiscal and statistical, presentations and report generation. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex cost/benefit, cost allocation, and forecasting models. 
• Familiarity operating within state rules, regulations, codes, and policies. 
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex ideas and communicate them in an understandable way to others 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, stay on task with frequent interruptions, and meet work deadlines. 
• Demonstrated high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in work. 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision. 
• Demonstrated experience  working with ERP and other financial systems. 
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills that allows for effective and clear

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.