Fiscal Specialist 2
About The Position
As the Fiscal Specialist 2 in Information Technology Services (ITS), you will perform a variety of complex fiscal, purchasing, payroll, and budget-related functions in support of a diverse technology organization serving the Washington State University community. Your responsibilities include processing purchasing transactions; administering payroll and personnel-related fiscal activities; monitoring and reconciling budgets and expenditures; preparing financial reports and analyses; managing procurement activities, including purchasing card reconciliation and compliance; and maintaining financial records in accordance with university, state, and federal regulations. In this position, you will exercise independent judgment in supporting departmental operations, technology initiatives, and special projects, while providing excellent customer service and ensuring effective stewardship of ITS financial resources.
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.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and information management systems.
- Demonstrated fiscal administrative experience relating to budgeting, funding, purchasing, billing and/or travel.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability of multi-tasking, priority planning, and flexibility.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to use independent judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience working in higher education.
- Experience in providing fiscal support in an information technology environment.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience drafting service contracts and other technical agreements.
- Experience with Workday ERP and HCM applications.
- Experience with WSU policies and procedures including purchasing rules and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Processing purchasing transactions
- Administering payroll and personnel-related fiscal activities
- Monitoring and reconciling budgets and expenditures
- Preparing financial reports and analyses
- Managing procurement activities, including purchasing card reconciliation and compliance
- Maintaining financial records in accordance with university, state, and federal regulations
- Exercising independent judgment in supporting departmental operations, technology initiatives, and special projects
- Providing excellent customer service
- Ensuring effective stewardship of ITS financial resources
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
