Fiscal Specialist 1

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Fiscal Specialist 1 in Pullman, WA. The role supports the Office of Research with fiscal and administrative duties, including IP data management and reporting. You will work under supervision with duties spanning invoicing, record keeping, and preparing financial analyses.

The position is full-time, 100% FTE, with benefits and a pathway to salary progression within the range. Overtime eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience
• Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets
• Experience working with databases
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify fiscal records & IP databases
• Track and maintain records for internally funded innovation projects
• Invoice clients for income and reimbursements
• Prepare specialized financial reports and perform Workday tasks

Skills

Fiscal record keeping

Spreadsheets

Database knowledge

Office software suite

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Available Title(s)

151E-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 1

Business Title

Fiscal Specialist 1

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity: The Office of Research at Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for advancing the research enterprise at WSU systemwide. The Office of Research facilitates all aspects of the research from pre-award to compliance, advancement, development, and commercialization. The Office of Research amplifies WSU's land-grant mission by partnering with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to advance, extend, and grow the positive impact of WSU research for the state, region, and nation.

Summary of Duties

Under general supervision the Fiscal Specialist 1 performs a variety of fiscal and administrative functions for the entire Office of Research area. The primary functions include maintaining and modifying fiscal records & IP databases; tracking and maintaining records related to internally funded innovation projects, invoicing clients for income and reimbursements; receiving, reviewing, and recording all incoming payments; maintaining and purchasing office supplies; reconciling monthly purchasing cards and travel card; preparing specialized financial reports; performing fiscal tasks in Workday, and other clerical duties as assigned. The Fiscal Specialist 1 will exercise independent judgement to interpret and apply principles of established procedures; independently advise staff regarding applicable policies; and make recommendations to improve efficiency.

• 55% Fiscal Support
• 25% Intellectual Property(IP) Data Management
• 15% Business Operations
• 5% Other

Additional Information

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

Monthly Salary

$3,653 to $4,866 | Range 40 (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

• 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

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience
• Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets
• Experience working with databases
• Demonstrated computer skills, including the ability to use office software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and/or Web Browsers
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with researching and interpreting policies and procedures
• Experience with WSU Administrative systems

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website: Washington State University | Office of Research .

Area/College

Office of Research

Department Name

Office of Commercialization

Location

Pullman, WA

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