Fiscal Technician

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

About the role

As the Fiscal Technician 1, you will provide essential fiscal and administrative support to the Administrative and Financial Services (AFS) team within Information Technology Services (ITS). In this role, you will perform a variety of transactional financial activities, including data entry, account reconciliations, purchasing support, and maintenance of financial records. You will work closely with team members to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while supporting the financial operations of the department.

Under close supervision, you will apply established fiscal methods, rules, and procedures to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Washington State University policies and regulations. Your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to follow established processes will contribute to the efficient management of fiscal activities and help support the ongoing operational and strategic objectives of ITS.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal and administrative support to the AFS team within ITS.
• Perform transactional financial activities, including data entry, account reconciliations, purchasing support, and maintenance of financial records.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Apply established fiscal methods, rules, and procedures to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and WSU policies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; typing experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy in data entry or financial recordkeeping.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in a higher education, governmental, or public sector fiscal environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Workday or similar ERP).
• Experience processing purchase requests, invoices, or accounts payable transactions.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Completion of college-level coursework in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field (15 quarter hours or 10 semester hours may substitute for six months of experience).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $3,195 to $4,201 (Steps A-M) | Range 34. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package for employees and dependents.
• Retirement and deferred compensation options.
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Location

Pullman, WA

This position has been designated to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults, engages in activities with specific security or compliance needs, or involves handling sensitive information.