Fiscal Specialist 2

About the role

The Fiscal Specialist 2 in Information Technology Services (ITS) supports a diverse technology organization serving the Washington State University community. Key responsibilities include processing purchasing transactions, administering payroll and personnel-related fiscal activities, monitoring and reconciling budgets and expenditures, preparing financial reports and analyses, managing procurement activities, and maintaining financial records in accordance with university, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing transactions
• Administer payroll and personnel-related fiscal activities
• Maintain and reconcile budgets and expenditures
• Prepare financial reports and analyses
• Manage procurement activities, including purchasing card reconciliation and compliance
• Maintain financial records in accordance with university, state, and federal regulations

Requirements

• Two years of experience at a level equivalent to Fiscal Specialist 1 AND 15 quarter hours OR 10 semester hours of college level accounting; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and information management systems.
• Demonstrated fiscal administrative experience relating to budgeting, funding, purchasing, billing and/or travel.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability of multi-tasking, priority planning, and flexibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to use independent judgment, tact and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience at a level equivalent to Fiscal Specialist 1 AND 15 quarter hours OR 10 semester hours of college level accounting; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and information management systems.
• Demonstrated fiscal administrative experience relating to budgeting, funding, purchasing, billing and/or travel.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability of multi-tasking, priority planning, and flexibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to use independent judgment, tact and diplomacy.

Skills

• Professional experience working in higher education.
• Experience in providing fiscal support in an information technology environment.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience drafting service contracts and other technical agreements.
• Experience with Workday ERP and HCM applications.
• Experience with WSU policies and procedures including purchasing rules and guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retail
• Deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Tuition waiver

Pay

$3,917 to $5,240 (Steps A-M) | Range 43

Schedule

Full time (100% FTE)

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/Campus

Information Technology Services

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application: Resume, Cover Letter. External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check

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.