CAHNRS Finance and Administration Fiscal Specialist

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Washington State University’s CAHNRS Finance & Administration seeks a Fiscal Specialist 2 to deliver professional financial support, including budget reviews, reconciliations, and funding analyses. The role involves coordinating personnel actions and preparing reports on financial and payroll matters within CAHNRS.

As a full-time, 12-month position, the incumbent will work within a team to ensure compliance with policies and improve fiscal processes across the college.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience at Fiscal Specialist 1 level with 15 quarter hours or 10 semester hours of accounting, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with financial or administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional financial reviews and analyses of fiscal and budget data.
• Prepare monthly budget reconciliations and monitor funds.
• Coordinate personnel, payroll, and position management actions within CAHNRS.
• Provide reports and analyses related to CAHNRS personnel actions and funding.

Skills

Communication

Financial analyses

Budget tracking

Payroll coordination

Education

Accounting coursework

Relevant college credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

AIS applications

Budget Planning System

Business Objects

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 8, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Title(s): 151F-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 2

Business Title: CAHNRS Finance and Administration Fiscal Specialist

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details: The Opportunity:

As the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Finance and Administration Fiscal Specialist, you will provide specialized fiscal support for the CAHNRS. You will perform professional financial reviews and analyses of fiscal and budget data, including preparing monthly budget reconciliations and identifying funding sources for expenses, monitoring budgets, reviewing actual expenditures, tracking financial commitments, and coordinating communications with the CAHNRS Finance Team regarding balances and funding concerns. In this role, you will also provide college-level coordination, review, and pre-approval of personnel, payroll, and position management actions within CAHNRS as assigned. Additionally, you will perform, coordinate, and oversee a variety of professional financial and policy reviews and analyses related to CAHNRS personnel actions, including evaluating funding and salary allocations, reviewing personnel requests, preparing reports, and troubleshooting complex personnel and financial issues.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,917 to $5,240 | Range 43 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill proficiency of financial, administrative systems, or similar systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel Word, PowerPoint), AIS applications, Budget Planning System, and Business Objects.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Sound knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

CAHNRS Finance & Administration

Location:

Washington State University - Pullman

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WSU Statement:

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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