Fiscal Specialist 1

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

About the role

As a Fiscal Specialist 1, you will work under the direction of the Finance/Budget Manager to provide a variety of complex fiscal support services for the Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE). In this role, you will analyze, develop, plan, interpret, and review operational processes related to departmental purchasing and other fiscal functions. Working independently under general supervision, you will assist with the interpretation and application of university policies, procedures, and regulations across specialized fiscal areas, including travel, purchasing, account reconciliation, payroll and time accounting, and expenditure control.

• Coordinate and analyze purchasing activities for BSE to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Work directly with department employees to process purchasing requests.
• Reconcile and review all P-Card transactions.
• Oversee the department’s WEX card program.
• Manage departmental assets and surplus requests.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate using verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service experience, including problem solving, multi-tasking, and ability to work with others.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word) and Workday.
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $3,653 - $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.

Benefits

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 and deferred compensation.
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development.
• Employee tuition waiver.

Location

Biological Systems Engineering, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), Pullman, WA.

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.