Fiscal Specialist 2

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • $3,917 - $5,240 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fiscal Specialist 2, you will join a team which supports the fiscal and administrative mission in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. IPN provides an encouraging and supportive environment to employees and is willing to develop and train employees in providing a career track to meet their goals. This position will perform complex technical fiscal analysis and financial reporting including analysis, planning, interpretation and review of fiscal operations in alignment with the CVM BFO best practices/processes. This position works independently under general supervision within their area of responsibility. The successful candidate will perform financial reviews and analysis including accounting, auditing and budgeting with responsibilities such as making account coding decisions, holding signature authority on departmental accounts, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, initiating payments and ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with the CVM best practices.

Requirements

• Two years of experience at a level equivalent to Fiscal Specialist 1 AND 15 quarter hours OR 10 semester hours of college level accounting; 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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical fiscal analysis and financial reporting.
• Analyze, plan, interpret and review fiscal operations in alignment with CVM BFO best practices/processes.
• Perform financial reviews and analysis including accounting, auditing and budgeting.
• Make account coding decisions.
• Hold signature authority on departmental accounts.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Reconcile accounts.
• Initiate payments.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and alignment with CVM best practices.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree