Budget Analyst 2 (C)

Position Overview

Budget Analyst 2

SALARY: $52,920 - $59,844, with progressive step increases to $71,148

LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington

DESCRIPTION:

The Budget Analyst 2 position is responsible for grant management, budget tracking, and analysis for various types of budgets (each with its own set of rules). This position provides support to budget managers across campus and works independently to ensure fiscal compliance, performing investigative work, and preparing invoices and reports regularly. This position assists with the fiscal aspects of multiple budgets from start to finish, maintaining accurate and detailed financial records to successfully close each budget at the end of the fiscal period. The Budget Analyst 2 position maintains financial stewardship at Edmonds College by applying knowledge of local policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and all federal and state laws.

This is a classified position reporting to the Director of Budgeting.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by May 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST will be considered. Any applications submitted after this time may not be reviewed. Position is opened until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provide overall fiscal and budget support to the Finance Office and to budget managers and support staff throughout the college. This will include financial data to allow for verification and internal control support.
• Set up grants and create budget plans within the college¿s PeopleSoft (ctcLink) system
• Perform cost analysis and maintain detailed records
• Prepare financial reports as necessary for grantors
• Coordinate with grant/contract managers to update plans, submit revisions, prepare invoices and close out grants
• Monitor revenue, verify expenditures for appropriateness, ensure compliance, and make adjustments as necessary
• Track and analyze expenditures and balances, working with budget managers to resolve any issues or discrepancies
• Calculate and prepare paperwork for indirect entries
• Prepare and submit invoices for Federal, State, and local grants and assist with drawing down revenue funds for grants and/or contracts
• Monitor deposits and pass-through reimbursements and correct any discrepancies
• Review grant/contract documents, various reports and coding in accordance with grant specifications and monitor time and effort reporting for compliance
• Work with auditors during monitoring visits, supplying needed fiscal data and addressing any concerns
• Collaborate with the budget/finance team in the development, implementation and maintenance of college fiscal policies and internal control processes related to grants/contracts
• Serve as a budget, grant, and fiscal resource for the campus, providing support and training for budget managers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience in accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping, or in a related financial area
• Experience managing or tracking budgets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet established timelines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills, utilizing professionalism and sound judgement in difficult situations
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain complex budget information clearly and concisely
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical abilities and problem solving skills

(See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor¿s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, or related field
• At least two years of experience with accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping, or related financial skills
• Experience working with grant and contract budgets
• Work experience in higher education, preferably in Washington State
• Experience working with an online grant management system
• Familiar with state, federal and other private grantor guidelines/regulations
• Knowledge of OFM (Office of Financial Management) regulations and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Experience with ctcLink or PeopleSoft

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an office setting and requires using a computer and standard office equipment. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not a native language.

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work is performed at Edmonds College and in a variety of local settings.

Positions in this class typically require: operating a computer, communicating, observing and repetitive motions. Exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

COMPENSATION:

Salary range 50. Beginning salary is $52,920 - $59,844 annually, with progressive increases to $71,148 plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 12 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 14 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 24 vacation days per year).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:

• Response to supplemental questions.
• Current resume.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• For veterans¿ preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:

• Using an example (or two), describe your experience with reporting on, tracking, and analyzing budgets, including the responsibility/responsibilities you were tasked with.
• Referring to your experience, work history, and/or educational background, provide an example (or two) that illustrates your ability to leverage technology in your workflow to analyze financial data. In particular, discuss activities involving document organization and retention; Excel and/or the Google Sheets; and Oracle PeopleSoft experience.
• Reflecting upon your previous accounting/budgeting experience, describe a key challenge that required problem solving. Explain your approach to research and solve the issue.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 18,000 students annually, including more than 800 international students from more than 55 countries. The college offers nearly 66 associate degrees and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; kathy.smith@edmonds.edu, 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.