Fiscal Specialist - College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; CSTEM

Fiscal Specialist 2 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM)

Job Summary
Provide fiscal and administrative support within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM). The position reports to the College Director of Finance & Administrative Services and supports the Dean, Associate Dean, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, and College Executive Assistant.

• Develop, modify, and maintain record keeping and reporting systems for varied and complex sources of funding.
• Develop budgets for grants, contracts, and other funding requests; prepare appropriate forms for contracts and agreements.
• Maintain cost center and self‑sustaining accounts, calculate depreciation and amortization of equipment.
• Forecast fiscal needs/commitments and prepare long‑term planning documents.
• Consult with funding agencies to resolve problems and obtain approval for deviations from authorized procedures.
• Prepare specialized reports and conduct studies to research or justify fiscal requests/needs.
• Analyze and recommend improvements in subsidiary and general fiscal record‑keeping systems.
• Maintain and reconcile purchasing records, approve, and allocate purchase to proper budgets.
• Maintain personnel and payroll records; calculate salary and benefits costs.
• Track and prepare travel for Dean’s staff, maintain travel expense records, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage and track candidate expenses, maintain and process expense records.
• Prepare, compile and provide fiscal reports such as year‑end reports, budgetary reports, and audit reports.
• Assist with maintenance of the Dean’s office foundation account; monitor, track, and coordinate foundation donations and scholarships.
• Perform other fiscal duties as assigned.

• AA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three years of full‑time experience with Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, Adobe, and other related software.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and high level of professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain electronic records and files.
• Experience handling demanding workload with overlapping deadlines and attention to detail.
• Ability to function independently and take direction, with flexibility and initiative.
• Responsive and flexible approach that supports universal access for students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Two or more years of fiscal/budgetary experience in a college or university environment.
• Advanced experience with Excel or Google Sheets, including development of complex spreadsheets and formulas.
• Full‑time experience handling communication with internal and external clients such as government agencies, professionals, and other constituents.
• Experience managing fiscal/budgetary responsibilities for grants, contracts, and/or sponsored programs.

• Flexibility
• Collegiality
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Salary range: $47,004 to $54,204. Base salary within range depends on education, experience, and skills.

• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals; 13 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members.
• Discounted university sports tickets.
• Free transportation via STA buses.

Spokane, Washington. Some teleworking may be permitted.

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Posting number: 2026023CP. Opening date: 06/12/2026. Screening will begin 06/16/2026. Open until further notice.