Fiscal Analyst 2

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Training and development

Job summary

Washington State University’s Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience seeks a Fiscal Analyst 2 to provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget management under GAAP. You will develop fiscal projections, prepare budget reports, and analyze trends to support department planning.

You will also handle grant administration, proposals and budgets, ensuring accurate financial transactions and advising on policies related to grants, purchasing, contracts and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one year of relevant professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget management in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop fiscal projections, prepare budget reports, analyze financial trends, and support department-wide financial planning and decision-making.
• Manage key grant administration activities, including preparing grant proposals and budgets, coordinating budget planning and account setup, and ensuring accuracy of grant transactions.
• Advise faculty, staff, and support personnel on business policies and fiscal procedures related to grants, purchasing, contracts, travel, and research operations.

Skills

Communication

Proofreading

Deadline management

Work hours flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree w/ accounting courses

Tools

Workday

MS Office

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 18, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s)

143J-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Analyst 2

Business Title

Fiscal Analyst 2

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity

As the Fiscal Analyst 2, you will join the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN) in the College of Veterinary Medicine, where you'll be part of a supportive environment committed to employee development and career growth. Working independently under general supervision, you will provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will develop fiscal projections, prepare budget reports, analyze financial trends, and support department-wide financial planning and decision-making.

You will manage key grant administration activities, including preparing grant proposals and budgets, coordinating budget planning and account setup, and ensuring the accuracy of grant and departmental financial transactions. As an expenditure authority, you will help maintain compliance and responsible stewardship of departmental resources.

In addition, you will provide guidance to faculty, staff, and support personnel on business policies and fiscal procedures related to grants, purchasing, contracts, travel, and research operations. You will serve as a trusted advisor on faculty funding accounts, monitor operational risk, and provide recommendations that support effective financial management and departmental success.

Additional Information

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

Monthly Salary

$4,517 - $6,075 | Range 49 | 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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, which must include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one year of relevant professional experience; 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and sponsored project funding.
• 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.
• Experience with submitting federal, state, and internal grant proposals.
• Budget certified.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

Location

Pullman, Washington

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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