Fiscal Analyst 3

Central Washington University • Ellensburg, WA

78d • $61,644 - $82,872

About The Position

Central Washington University is recruiting a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join our Accounting Office team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $61,644 - $82,872 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting and two years of relevant professional experience
• Experience or training that demonstrates the ability to use spreadsheet software such as Excel to create, use and maintain spreadsheets
• Experience reviewing, analyzing and reconciling multiple accounts
• Experience working in an office environment and must possess exceptional customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

• Governmental/Fund accounting experience preferred but not required
• Experience using an Enterprise Reporting System such as PeopleSoft or SAP
• Experience Reconciling Bank Statements and processing reconciliations in an automated system
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities

Responsibilities

• Updates Assets in FMS System, assist in determining if assets meet the capitalization policy
• Supports needs for any depreciation entries and reconciliation
• Supports the Financial System Functional Manager with day-to-day reporting and maintenance for FMS
• Maintains and update accounting rules in PeopleSoft and process monthly feeds from Financial Edge to FMS
• Facilitates with the Financial Edge software and its connection to PeopleSoft
• Provides support to the Director of Finance with the financial and treasury administration and oversight pertaining to the Payment Card Security Policy
• Contributes to scheduling the trainings of staff of the university security policies and review of the individual departmental policies
• Assists with Internal Control Review
• Completes the month end close process and maintain the necessary structures within PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy
• Supports the financial audits of the university by assisting the Financial System Functional Manager
• Analyzes credit card fees & activity - recommend changes as needed
• Monitors credit card machine's performance in their respective area, analyze results
• Creates spreadsheets analyzing credit card machine performance in their respective areas; send and review reports with the various managers
• Inventories all credit card machines and systems throughout the college
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting standards
• Assisting the day-to-day obligations for the University's main bank account
• Monitors checking accounts to ensure meeting cash obligations
• Transfers excess cash to investment accounts to maximize interest earnings
• Reconciles general ledger accounts to confirm year-end CWU balances
• Assists in wire and EFT transfers, positive pay and downloading all banking reports
• Aids with booking deposits and transfers into the general ledger
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Retirement and optional savings plans
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
• Discounts across town
• Employee assistance program for individualized counseling
• Wellness incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree