Fiscal Specialist 1

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Research at Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for advancing the research enterprise at WSU systemwide. The Office of Research facilitates all aspects of the research from pre-award to compliance, advancement, development, and commercialization. The Office of Research amplifies WSU's land-grant mission by partnering with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to advance, extend, and grow the positive impact of WSU research for the state, region, and nation. Under general supervision the Fiscal Specialist 1 performs a variety of fiscal and administrative functions for the entire Office of Research area. The primary functions include maintaining and modifying fiscal records & IP databases; tracking and maintaining records related to internally funded innovation projects, invoicing clients for income and reimbursements; receiving, reviewing, and recording all incoming payments; maintaining and purchasing office supplies; reconciling monthly purchasing cards and travel card; preparing specialized financial reports; performing fiscal tasks in Workday, and other clerical duties as assigned. The Fiscal Specialist 1 will exercise independent judgement to interpret and apply principles of established procedures; independently advise staff regarding applicable policies; and make recommendations to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience
• Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets
• Experience working with databases
• Demonstrated computer skills, including the ability to use office software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and/or Web Browsers
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with researching and interpreting policies and procedures
• Experience with WSU Administrative systems

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and modifying fiscal records & IP databases
• Tracking and maintaining records related to internally funded innovation projects
• Invoicing clients for income and reimbursements
• Receiving, reviewing, and recording all incoming payments
• Maintaining and purchasing office supplies
• Reconciling monthly purchasing cards and travel card
• Preparing specialized financial reports
• Performing fiscal tasks in Workday
• Performing other clerical duties as assigned
• Exercising independent judgement to interpret and apply principles of established procedures
• Advising staff regarding applicable policies
• Making recommendations to improve efficiency

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed