Fiscal Analyst - Operations

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on September 19, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

143J-_NPS - Fiscal Analyst 2

Fiscal Analyst 2 - Operations

Classified

The Opportunity:

As the Fiscal Analyst 2, you will work independently under general supervision to provide comprehensive financial information, report preparation, and analysis for the School of Molecular Biosciences accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will review, analyze, and make fiscal projections of allocations, revenue, and expenses in support of the entire unit. You will prepare budget reports, identify and analyze trends, and verify and balance the School's operating and permanent budget allocations and expenses.

You will initiate and execute fiscal year budget planning, including carry forwards, projections, and account setup. In this role, you will verify, consolidate, and balance the School's revenue transfers and cash receipts.

You will lead support staff and direct faculty and staff on proper business policies and fiscal procedures for operational functions, including purchasing, contracts, service agreements, travel, and other operational tasks related to research labs. In addition, you will consult with new and existing School of Molecular Biosciences faculty, the Director, and the Administrative Manager regarding faculty accounts, including startup funding and allowable expenditures on external grant and institutional funding.

You will serve as expenditure authority on department accounts, monitor operational risk, and advise the Administrative Manager of identified risks.

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

$4,517 to $5,779 | Range #49 | 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.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, which must include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one year of relevant professional experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Experience working efficiently and accurately with numbers.
• Experience working with computers and computer software, spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated organization skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of WSU policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of integrated business management systems, such Oracle, Workday, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Office suite and Business Objects
  - Data Warehouse (Webi)
• Professional working experience in a higher education environment.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

School of Molecular Biosciences | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University

College of Veterinary Medicine

School of Molecular Biosciences

WSU-Pullman

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