Fiscal Analyst 1

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

Step into a role where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills make a real impact! As a Fiscal Analyst 1 , you’ll be the go-to expert for managing the Third-Party Guarantee process and ensuring smooth financial operations for students, donors, and the University. In this position, you will: Take ownership of fiscal accounting, reconciliation, and analysis for third-party payments. Serve as the primary liaison—you’ll work directly with students, donors/guarantors, and the University to make sure everything runs seamlessly. Ensure internal controls are solid, payment requests are processed on time, and awards comply with guarantor restrictions. Review invoices, reconcile payments, and research discrepancies until everything balances perfectly. Manage payroll deductions for staff and those enrolled in the Coretech Payroll Deduction Program. Collaborate with Veterans Coordinators to implement billing and reconciliation processes for Post-9/11 GI Bill and other military tuition assistance programs. Handle additional tasks like processing stop payments on refunds, creating WSU ID numbers for corporate and non-corporate accounts, and assisting with customer service calls. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive on accuracy, and enjoy working in a role where your expertise keeps everything on track, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, which must include at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing or budgeting; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency level; mid/expert with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the myWSU and Workday accounting systems.
• Accounting experience that involves balancing large dollar accounts with large numbers of transactions.
• Experience working in a busy office environment that requires multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fiscal accounting, reconciliation, and analysis for third-party payments.
• Serve as the primary liaison—you’ll work directly with students, donors/guarantors, and the University to make sure everything runs seamlessly.
• Ensure internal controls are solid, payment requests are processed on time, and awards comply with guarantor restrictions.
• Review invoices, reconcile payments, and research discrepancies until everything balances perfectly.
• Manage payroll deductions for staff and those enrolled in the Coretech Payroll Deduction Program.
• Collaborate with Veterans Coordinators to implement billing and reconciliation processes for Post-9/11 GI Bill and other military tuition assistance programs.
• Handle additional tasks like processing stop payments on refunds, creating WSU ID numbers for corporate and non-corporate accounts, and assisting with customer service calls.

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; 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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees