Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst

Washington State University•Olympia, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst for the WSU Energy Program performs strategic financial analysis supporting program operations and long-term goals. The role administers accounting and management information functions; oversees rates charged through service centers, including community solar, rent, and IT/communications, to support financial sustainability; and manages budgeting for grants and contracts. The position ensures compliance with University, State, and Federal financial and grant regulations and collaborates with leadership within the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. It provides financial analyses and reports to support financial management, planning, and decision-making. The role also manages payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation and provides support for unit human resources functions as needed. This is a full-time, temporary position renewed annually, with renewal dependent on continued funding and project needs. It is a 12-month appointment. Overtime eligibility is determined based on final salary placement. The position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field, and three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to organize work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound, professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AIS applications, budget planning systems, and business objects.
Working knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.
Ability to design, implement, and adjust sensible unit systems and standard operating procedures that ensure reliable, high-quality processing and integration with evolving university-wide requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform strategic financial analysis to support program operations and long-term goals.
Administer accounting and management information functions.
Oversee rates charged through service centers, including community solar, rent, and IT/communications service centers, to ensure financial sustainability.
Manage budgeting for grants and contracts.
Ensure compliance with University, State, and Federal financial and grant regulations.
Collaborate with leadership within the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
Prepare financial analyses and reports to support financial management, planning, and decision-making.
Manage payroll functions to ensure employees are compensated accurately and on time based on their work contributions.
Provide support for unit human resources functions as needed.