Fiscal Specialist

Title(s): 151E-_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 1

Business

Title:

Fiscal Specialist 1

Employee Type:
Classified

The Office of Research at Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for advancing the research enterprise at WSU systemwide. The Office of Research facilitates all aspects of the research from pre-award to compliance, advancement, development, and commercialization. The Office of Research amplifies WSU's land‑grant mission by partnering with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to advance, extend, and grow the positive impact of WSU research for the state, region, and nation.

• Under general supervision the Fiscal Specialist 1 performs a variety of fiscal and administrative functions for the entire Office of Research area
• The primary functions include maintaining and modifying fiscal records & IP databases; tracking and maintaining records related to internally funded innovation projects, invoicing clients for income and reimbursements; receiving, reviewing, and recording all incoming payments; maintaining and purchasing office supplies; reconciling monthly purchasing cards and travel card; preparing specialized financial reports; performing fiscal tasks in Workday, and other clerical duties as assigned
• The Fiscal Specialist 1 will exercise independent judgement to interpret and apply principles of established procedures; independently advise staff regarding applicable policies; and make recommendations to improve efficiency

This is a full‑time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,653 to $4,866 | Range 40 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience
• Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets
• Experience working with databases
• Demonstrated computer skills, including the ability to use office software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and/or Web Browsers
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

• Experience with researching and interpreting policies and procedures
• Experience with WSU Administrative systems

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Pullman, WA

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business‑related need.

A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Full time Position Term: 12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

To request disability accommodation in the application…