Fiscal Analyst 2
About The Position
The Fiscal Analyst 2 joins the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. Working independently under general supervision, this role provides financial analysis, reporting, and budget management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The analyst develops fiscal projections, prepares budget reports, analyzes financial trends, and supports department-wide financial planning and decision-making. The position manages grant administration activities, including preparing grant proposals and budgets, coordinating budget planning and account setup, and ensuring the accuracy of grant and departmental financial transactions. As an expenditure authority, the analyst helps maintain compliance and responsible stewardship of departmental resources. The analyst also advises faculty, staff, and support personnel on business policies and fiscal procedures related to grants, purchasing, contracts, travel, and research operations; advises on faculty funding accounts; monitors operational risk; and makes recommendations to support effective financial management and departmental success. This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month position in Pullman, Washington, and is overtime eligible.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, and one year of relevant professional experience; or equivalent education and experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to occasionally work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet grant submission deadlines.
- Experience successfully meeting deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and sponsored project funding.
- Experience using Workday or a similar platform.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately with numbers.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex policies and procedures.
- Experience working positively with diverse people and accurately advising employees regarding policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with experience using PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Experience submitting federal, state, and internal grant proposals.
- Budget certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget management in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop fiscal projections, prepare budget reports, analyze financial trends, and support department-wide financial planning and decision-making.
- Prepare grant proposals and budgets; coordinate budget planning and account setup.
- Ensure the accuracy of grant and departmental financial transactions.
- Serve as an expenditure authority and support compliance and responsible stewardship of departmental resources.
- Advise faculty, staff, and support personnel on policies and fiscal procedures related to grants, purchasing, contracts, travel, and research operations.
- Advise on faculty funding accounts, monitor operational risk, and recommend actions to support effective financial management.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
