The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is accepting applications for a Fiscal Specialist 1, Accounts Receivable & Collections Accountant in the Business Office. Under the general supervision of the Controller, this position will follow established guidelines and procedures and exercise independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks to perform as a Fiscal Specialist 1 - Accounts Receivable & Collections. This position utilizes a complex automated system to process receipt of payments, prepare invoices, adjust funds, maintain records, and prepare bank deposits. The successful candidate will demonstrate efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, classified position working 12 months a year on-site at the Skagit Valley College Business Office in Mount Vernon, Washington.

The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People’s, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Invoices

• Running Start billings and payments;
• Check all invoices for accuracy and send to agencies, complying with the specific needs and requirements of each;
• Print, distribute, and track payments on all invoices and other receivables for the Business Office and Bookstore;
• Create invoices and provide customer service to students, agencies, and college staff in relation to third-party contracts;
• Process all invoicing in a timely manner;
• Analyze all customer account invoicing activity for accuracy;
• Follow up with the main customer contact on unpaid invoices;
• Review items in Billing Workcenter and resolve any issues;
• Run month-end process.

• Maintain receivables on student accounts from state and federal agencies, school districts, college departments, and businesses using ctcLink to record transactions;
• Maintain all files on college receivables by storing invoices and bad debts in a filing system and following up on outstanding receivables in a timely manner;
• Send past due notices on unpaid invoices as appropriate. Maintain records regarding NSF checks.;
• Work with third-party vendor for collection on NSF checks;
• Send bad debt invoices for the Financial Aid department and submit to collections;
• Work closely with cashiers to maintain accurate student accounts and agency records. Determine accounts receivable that are uncollectible to be written off on an annual basis.

• Match receipts for payments to invoices and consult with agencies to resolve unpaid or billing discrepancies;
• Ability to enter information and complete detailed work with a very high degree of accuracy using the college's integrated computerized systems;
• Assist with collection efforts;
• Maintain internal controls to ensure the safety of funds;
• Responsibly and accurately handle the public's money when processing financial transactions and consistently follow applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards.;
• Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and regulations to resolve problems;
• Review items in the Receivables Workcenter and resolve any issues;
• Run month-end process.

• Act as an effective communication link and reliable source of information to others.;
• Respond to requests for information from students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Provide support to other college departments, including Financial Aid, Veterans Office, and Enrollment Services, as related to accounts receivable;
• Perform accounting activities to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely accounting services to SVC and other entities;
• Use critical thinking, reasoning, and experience to make sound decisions;
• Back up Business Office functions as needed, including cashiering;
• Effective communication skills in working with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds and persons with physical and/or learning disabilities.

• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality;
• Plan and manage time efficiently;
• Participate in training related to job functions;
• Collect and organize data on electronic spreadsheets;
• Successfully meet deadlines to ensure continued delivery of services.;
• Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work;
• Produce accurate results with little need for oversight;
• Comply with rights to privacy. Respect and maintain confidentiality;
• Assist other areas of the Business Office with projects as needed.

• Skagit Valley College policies and procedures;
• State and Federal laws affecting Skagit Valley College;
• Accounting principles to maintain accounts receivable.

• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), e-mail, internet and search engines;
• Communicate orally and in writing in English;
• Time management skills. Plan and manage time efficiently. Successfully meet deadlines to ensure continued delivery of services.

• Respect and maintain confidentiality;
• Act as an effective communication link and reliable source of information to others;
• Responsibly and accurately handle the public’s money when processing financial transactions and consistently follow applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles and standards;
• Apply practical accounting techniques;
• Recognize when mathematical calculations are incorrect and correct errors;
• Use critical thinking, reasoning and experience to make sound decisions;
• Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Produce accurate results with little need for oversight;
• Adapt easily to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities;
• Work in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduation or equivalent;
• Fifteen (15) quarter hours or ten (10) semester hours of college-level accounting or bookkeeping;
• Three (3) years of fiscal record-keeping experience.

• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications.

• Experience in Washington State Higher Education;
• Education and/or experience in governmental or non-profit accounting;
• Knowledge of Washington State Technical and Community College's accounting systems and procedures.

• Salary is based on Range 40 Step A, $3,477 per month with periodic increments to $4,517 per month. Salary placement is typically made at the starting salary for the range. Placement higher in the range may be considered for qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

• Prior to employment, 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.
  
  Additionally, 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 are 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 employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe, and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• This classification is included in the classified staff bargaining unit, represented by the Washington Public Employees Association, WPEA.

• Meet the minimum qualifications and;
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.eduthat includes the following:
  • The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
  • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
  • A cover letter addressing how your education and experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position (Attachment: Cover Letter).

Priority Screening Date: December 14, 2025

Interviews with Committee: Week of January 5th

Finalist Interviews: TBD
Anticipated Start Date: February 1, 2026