Fiscal Analyst 2

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Fiscal Analyst 2, you will join the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN) in the College of Veterinary Medicine, where you'll be part of a supportive environment committed to employee development and career growth. Working independently under general supervision, you will provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will develop fiscal projections, prepare budget reports, analyze financial trends, and support department-wide financial planning and decision-making. You will manage key 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, you will help maintain compliance and responsible stewardship of departmental resources. In addition, you will provide guidance to faculty, staff, and support personnel on business policies and fiscal procedures related to grants, purchasing, contracts, travel, and research operations. You will serve as a trusted advisor on faculty funding accounts, monitor operational risk, and provide recommendations that support effective financial management and departmental success.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, which must include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one year of relevant professional experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both 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 similar platform.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately with numbers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret complex policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in working positively with diverse people and in accurately advising employees regarding policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience in using PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Experience with submitting federal, state, and internal grant proposals.
• Budget certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Develop fiscal projections, prepare budget reports, and analyze financial trends.
• Support department-wide financial planning and decision-making.
• Manage key grant administration activities, including preparing grant proposals and budgets.
• Coordinate budget planning and account setup.
• Ensure the accuracy of grant and departmental financial transactions.
• Serve as an expenditure authority to maintain compliance and responsible stewardship of departmental resources.
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and support personnel on business policies and fiscal procedures related to grants, purchasing, contracts, travel, and research operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on faculty funding accounts.
• Monitor operational risk and provide recommendations for effective financial management.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level