Fiscal Specialist 2

Location: Cheney • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

About the role

We are currently seeking two skilled and team-oriented applicants for the Fiscal Specialist 2 – Student Accounting position. Under general supervision, the Fiscal Specialist 2 is a vital member of the Student Accounting team in the Division of Student Affairs at Eastern Washington University. Reporting to the Director for Strategic Initiatives, this position provides accounting and purchasing support for their respective budget area: Student Accounting Office, Student Clubs and Organizations, or the Division of Student Affairs.

The performance of duties requires the ability to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and regulations, resolve problems, independently advise divisional, departmental, and student club and organization leaders, staff, and administrators regarding applicable policy and procedures, select/recommend alternative courses of action, and perform a wide variety of job functions that support the student experience.

The Student Accounting Office serves as primary support for fiscal/accounting functions tied to the Services and Activities Fee revenues, student clubs and organizations, and Student Affairs departments and programs. Incumbents use established procedures in recording, summarizing, and reporting fiscal activity. This is an in-person position at EWU, offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, collaborative, and student-centered professional to shape a growing service area through innovation and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and purchasing support for budget areas including the Student Accounting Office, Student Clubs and Organizations, or the Division of Student Affairs.
• Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in a fiscal administrative setting.
• Resolve fiscal problems and recommend alternative courses of action.
• Maintain and reconcile both manual and electronic financial records and fines.
• Process and/or review financial transactions such as purchases, reimbursements, invoices, and budget tracking.
• Advise divisional, departmental, and student club and organization leaders, staff, and administrators on applicable fiscal policies and procedures.
• Handle a demanding workload with overlapping deadlines, requiring strong attention to detail, perseverance, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and under direction.
• Deliver high-volume customer service involving communications with a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., agencies, private businesses, professionals, internal staff, managers, administrators) via verbal, telephonic, email, and written correspondence.
• Support and educate students in a higher education setting, promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and diversity.

Requirements

• A total combination of 5 years of education and/or experience in fiscal reporting, accounting, or related work. This could include:
  • An Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant area AND two years of related work experience, OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Microsoft Windows programs.
• Two years’ experience maintaining and reconciling both manual and electronic financial records and fines.
• Two years’ high-volume customer service experience involving communications with a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., agencies, businesses, professionals, internal staff, managers, administrators) via verbal, telephonic, email, and written correspondence.
• Two years’ work experience demonstrating the ability to handle a demanding workload with overlapping deadlines, requiring strong attention to detail, perseverance, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and under direction.
• Two years’ experience processing and/or reviewing financial transactions such as purchases, reimbursements, invoices, and budget tracking.
• Two years’ experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations in a fiscal administrative setting.
• Strong desire and demonstrated ability to work with, support, and educate students in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated interest, ability, and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
• Authorization to work for ANY employer in the U.S. (sponsorship is not available for this position).
• Compliance with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02, providing proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work (waivers available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs).
• Successful completion and passing of a background check prior to employment, as this position involves accountability for university funds and unsupervised access to vulnerable populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or completion of at least two years of college coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years’ work experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience managing and reconciling financial records from multiple funding sources (e.g., state appropriations, fees, fines, student funds such as Service & Activities Fees).
• Experience with financial/accounting systems such as QuickBooks or similar software.
• Experience supporting student clubs and organizations, student activities, or student fee-funded programs.
• Experience with State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, disability insurance, and retirement.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Fringe benefits, including:
  • Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members.
  • Discounted EWU sports tickets.
  • Full access to campus workout facilities at a minimal fee.
  • Free transportation through STA buses.

Pay

$47,004 - $50,424 annually. Starting salary within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Schedule

• Regular, full-time position.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional nights and weekends.
• Term of appointment: 12 months.

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students. As the region’s polytechnic institution, EWU is recognized for its hands-on learning approach that leads to in-demand careers. The 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents, 16 miles southwest of Spokane, Washington’s second-largest city. EWU also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Catalyst building and the SIERR building, as well as select locations throughout the state.

EWU offers over 100 bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, providing accessible pathways to career success and personal development for students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The university has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed by Colleges of Distinction for the second consecutive year.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Eastern Washington University acknowledges the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language. EWU is committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. The university recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government-to-government relationships with tribes and remains committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and their dynamic contributions to our university.