Employment

Opportunity

Rosa Iturbide

Human Resources Generalist

509.454.5317

rosa.iturbide@esd105.org

Veronica Naranjo

Human Resources Director

509.454.2858

veronica.naranjo@esd105.org

Position:

Financial Systems Analyst I/II

Status: Full-time (260 days, 8 hours per day)

Salary Range: Level 1 $69,942-$81,416
Level 2 $82,252 - $95,745

(placement based on qualifications)

Posted Date: March 15, 2024

Starting Date: April 15, 2024 (anticipated)

Location: Vancouver, WA

Job Description and Qualifications: See below

Application Procedure – Applicants apply through the ESD 105
Fast Track on-line application system at www.esd105.org under

the Human Resources link, and ESD 105 Job Opportunities.

Medical, vision, dental, paid leave benefits and retirement options

are available for employees. More information can be found at:

�� ESD105 Benefits.

Deadline to apply: March 29, 2024
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended
applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS

1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Background Check: All new employees who will have unsupervised access to
children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington

State Patrol and the FBI. All employment is considered conditional until receipt

of the satisfactory background check.

Employment: ESD 105 shall provide equal employment opportunity and
treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention,

assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment

opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race,

creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or

military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity,

marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the

use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Domestic partners registered with the state of Washington will be offered

the same rights/benefits as spouses to the extent that treatment is not in

conflict with state or federal law. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures

may be directed to the ESD’s Title IX/RCW28A.640 Officer and Section

504/ADA Coordinator, Veronica Naranjo, Human Resources Director, 33 So.

Second Ave., Yakima, WA (509) 454-2858

ESD 105 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Notice

Financial Systems Analyst I/II

HR Dept.: 03/15/2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Direct Supervisor:

Financial Systems Analyst I

Assistant Director of Fiscal-ISC

The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for providing software technical support and

training to school districts within the Greater Columbia River Information Service Center

Cooperative. The Cooperative provides software implementation, training, and support for all

aspects of Skyward SMS and Qmlativ Financial Management, Human Resources, and Student

applications. This position focuses primarily on Financial Management applications but

occasionally lends support to Human Resources and Student applications as well. The role

requires a blend of technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to delivering

excellent customer service. The Analyst acts as a liaison between school districts and other state

and federal agencies to meet all reporting requirements as it relates to Skyward data. The

position requires travel to school districts and other education related agencies and has remote

work flexibility. This position is employed by ESD 105 and requires a regional presence in the

ESD 112 – Vancouver area, ESD 171 – Wenatchee area, or the ESD 105 – Yakima area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the software within the Skyward and Qmlativ suite of Fiscal

Vacancy Notice

Financial Systems Analyst I/II

HR Dept.: 03/15/2024

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

1. Experience in developing and conducting group presentations.
2. Extensive PC experience including Microsoft Office Suite Products.
3. Minimum High School Diploma.
4. Two (2) years’ experience in customer service and building partnerships.
5. Ability to work flexible days and additional hours to meet deadlines.
6. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (required).

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field or applicable
certification.

2. Recent experience in an educational service agency or school district working with financial data
(preferred Skyward/Qmlativ Software).

3. Demonstrated recent experience in developing procedural documentation.
4. Proven recent experience assisting school district personnel in a variety of accounting matters.

Required Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities:

1. Proven ability to work well independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
3. Excellent organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks and assignments.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills; persuasive, encouraging, and diplomatic with conflict resolution

skills.

5. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, and deal with frequent interruptions.
6. Travel to districts served by the Cooperative. Some overnight travel may be required.
7. Extended or flexible hours as necessary.

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

• Significant: (i.e. sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception,

Vacancy Notice

Financial Systems Analyst I/II

HR Dept.: 03/15/2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Direct Supervisor:

Financial Systems Analyst II Assistant Director of Fiscal-ISC

The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for providing software technical support and

training to school districts within the Greater Columbia River Information Service Center

Cooperative. The Cooperative provides software implementation, training, and support for all

aspects of Skyward SMS and Qmlativ Financial Management, Human Resources, and Student

applications. This position focuses primarily on Financial Management applications but

occasionally lends support to Human Resources and Student applications as well. The role

requires a blend of technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to delivering

excellent customer service. The Analyst acts as a liaison between school districts and other state

and federal agencies to meet all reporting requirements as it relates to Skyward data. The

position requires travel to school districts and other education related agencies and has remote

work flexibility. This position is employed by ESD 105 and requires a regional presence in the

ESD 112 – Vancouver area, ESD 171 – Wenatchee area, or ESD 105 – Yakima area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the software within the Skyward and Qmlativ suite of Fiscal

Vacancy Notice

Financial Systems Analyst I/II

HR Dept.: 03/15/2024

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

1. Experience in developing and conducting group presentations to both small and large audiences via
multiple platforms (e.g. in-person, virtual, hybrid).

2. Ability to independently train advanced materials and processes.
3. Three (3) years’ experience with a strong emphasis in accounting.
4. Extensive PC experience including Microsoft Office Suite Products.
5. Minimum High School Diploma.
6. Demonstrated recent experience in developing procedural documentation.
7. Ability to work flexible days and additional hours to meet deadlines.
8. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (required).

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field or applicable
certification.

2. Three (3) years of recent experience in an educational service agency or school district working with
financial data (preferred Skyward/Qmlativ Software).

3. Experience with year-end close, budgeting, and general ledger reconciliation.
4. Proven recent experience assisting school district personnel in a variety of accounting matters.

Required Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities:

1. Proven ability to work well independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
3. Excellent organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks and assignments.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills; persuasive, encouraging, and diplomatic with conflict resolution

skills.

5. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, and deal with frequent interruptions.
6. Travel to districts served by the Cooperative. Some overnight travel may be required.
7. Extended or flexible hours as necessary.

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

• Significant: (i.e. sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception,