Budget Analyst

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

$68,016 to $89,232 annually (depending on experience).

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

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 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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.

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

• 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)

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

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

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.

• 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 set up appropriate budget accounts, and budget revisions, including proper and accurate budget coding, and input appropriate data in the 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 processes to prevent errors from upstream.
• Upon request, provide conclusions and recommendations for corrective action and/or improvement of related college operations;…