Fiscal Analyst II - Higher-Ed Budgeting & GAAP

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & vacation leave

Holidays

Insurance package

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Training & development

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 2 to independently provide financial information, report preparation, and GAAP-based analysis for the School of Molecular Biosciences. You will review allocations, forecast revenues and expenses, and lead staff on financial procedures across research labs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework and strong numerical/communication skills, with opportunities to advise faculty on budgets and expenditures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 18 quarter/12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting plus 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience handling numbers efficiently and accurately.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and databases; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial information, report preparation, and analysis for the School of Molecular Biosciences accounts.
• Review, analyze, and project allocations, revenue, and expenses under GAAP.
• Prepare budget reports, balance allocations, and monitor spending and transfers.
• Lead staff and guide faculty on purchasing, contracts, travel, and operations policies.
• Consult with faculty and administrators on startup funding and expenditure eligibility.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Numerical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Tools

Oracle

Workday

FileMaker Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State University is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 2 to independently provide financial information, report preparation, and GAAP-based analysis for the School of Molecular Biosciences. You will review allocations, forecast revenues and expenses, and lead staff on financial procedures across research labs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework and strong numerical/communication skills, with opportunities to advise faculty on budgets and expenditures.