Job ID:

16043

Location:

Centralia College Full/Part Time:

Full-Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular About Us

VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORK IN LEWIS COUNTY 2025

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station. As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs. Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds. For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu . Job Description The purpose of this position is to provide professional accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Centralia College. Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. This position works under the guidance of the Director of Finance. Assists the accounting staff in a variety of duties and responds to specific requests from other staff for information. Duties and Responsibilities Supervise Accounts Payable staff including approving time and leave and performing evaluations. Travel Administrator Updating employee travel profiles. Maintain and update approval workflow tables for various approver assignments. Audit all travel and expense reimbursement documents for policy compliance. Verify receipt and proper back-up documentation exists. Assist employees in all departments with creation and submission of travel and expense documents and trouble shoot issues. Reassign approval workflow as needed. Manage travel and expense module accounting by cancelling travel authorizations, closing expenses, reconciling cash advances, etc. Communicate with various departments/employees to ensure approvals are processed by month end close. Monthly communication to payees regarding uncashed checks and escheat uncashed payments as necessary. Perform monthly, quarterly and yearly reconciliations of all AP and AR liability and asset accounts as required by OFM. Monthly monitoring of SMARTER reports with follow-up regarding issues or corrections needed. Prepare and file all required tax documents including Form 941 and Form 990 and Form 1099. Track all unclaimed property and file and perform yearly reporting and remittance of funds to the Department of Revenue.

Monthly Excise tax reporting:

gathering sales and use tax information to file the excise tax report with the Department of Revenue. Remitting and Recording payment. Pull PeopleSoft reports to record payment to the state treasurer for Building and innovation fees. Remit and record payment per given COP payment schedule. Work with Facilities and Maintenance to maintain and update tracking and reporting of leases per GASB 87 requirements. Maintain leases/SBITA in Debt Book as required by OFM. Ensure completion of quarterly cash counts of Centralia College Change funds. Create voucher for Payroll Liabilities to Cash every pay date. Dispatch ACH payments to the bank and add control totals on the bank website daily. Assist Accounts Payable staff in daily processing of payables by following up on issues and ensuring timely processing of approvals and payments. Process year end manual accruals as needed. Make sure all due to/due from state agency accounts agree at year end. Back up for all Accounts Payable functions Attend all training and workshops when needed or required. Perform other related duties as required. Assist Executive Director and Director with preparing financial statements, collecting data, audits, IPEDS, Federal and State disclosures and any other various reporting needs. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field AND 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or equivalent education/experience. (Professional experience may substitute for education). One year of lead or supervisory experience, including assigning, reviewing, or evaluating the work of others. Demonstrated experience reconciling financial accounts, researching discrepancies, reviewing financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Experience using financial/accounting software and Microsoft Excel to process, analyze, reconcile, and report financial information. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, provide customer service, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a high-volume financial environment. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in finance or related field. Higher education or Washington State/public-sector accounting experience. Experience with PeopleSoft/ctcLink or another ERP financial system. Experience administering travel and expense reimbursement programs. Experience with OFM requirements and Washington State financial reporting. Experience with federal and state tax reporting, unclaimed property, and Washington Department of Revenue reporting. Experience with GASB 87 lease/SBITA accounting and DebtBook or similar lease-management systems. Experience with year-end close, accruals, financial statements, audit preparation, and interagency/due-to/due-from reconciliations. Conditions of Employment This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time administrative professional exempt position. The salary is $79,000 - 80,200 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the

TIAA/CREF

retirement system. This position is fully in-person and based on campus. Remote work is not available for this role.

DEADLINE

The screening committee will begin their first review on October 14, 2026. Position is open until filled.

Compensation Annual Salary:

$79,000 - 80,200 (DOQ/DOE) Application Process Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items: Online Application Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement. Detailed resume of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications. List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews. Eligibility to Work If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Centralia College is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees. Background Check 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. Sexual Misconduct Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form. EEO Statement Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943. The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943. Jeanne Clery Statement Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here , containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947. Title IX Statement Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX .