Fiscal Specialist 2 | Athletics Business Office Operations

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

As a Fiscal Specialist 2 with WSU Athletics Business Office Operations, you will handle complex technical and administrative financial functions that keep our department running smoothly. You will establish and maintain comprehensive fiscal recordkeeping systems, perform financial analysis, support budget planning, prepare reports, and coordinate department‑wide financial activities, including reimbursements, travel, and purchasing for a wide range of sport and administrative units. You will ensure that all departmental accounting procedures align with NCAA, Pac‑12, state, university, and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Working under general supervision, you will have the opportunity to exercise independent judgment, make informed decisions, and interpret and apply complex financial rules and regulations. In this position, you will serve as a knowledgeable advisor to units, coaches, staff, and administrators—providing guidance on applicable policies and procedures and recommending efficient, effective solutions. You will collaborate with internal and external partners and play a key role in maintaining positive and productive working relationships across the department.

Requirements

• Two (2) 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 strong computer capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills, including the ability to provide information to a variety of people.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable rules and regulations, including State of Washington, Washington State University, Athletic Department, NCAA, and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated strong time management, fiscal accountability, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated work experience adhering to business practices and internal processes and controls.
• Demonstrated excellent report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects with specific deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex technical and administrative financial functions
• Establish and maintain comprehensive fiscal recordkeeping systems
• Perform financial analysis
• Support budget planning
• Prepare reports
• Coordinate department‑wide financial activities, including reimbursements, travel, and purchasing for a wide range of sport and administrative units
• Ensure that all departmental accounting procedures align with NCAA, Pac‑12, state, university, and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Serve as a knowledgeable advisor to units, coaches, staff, and administrators—providing guidance on applicable policies and procedures and recommending efficient, effective solutions
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and play a key role in maintaining positive and productive working relationships across the department

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed