Fiscal Specialist 1 | Bursar's Office (Pullman, WA)

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Fiscal Specialist 1 for the Bursar's Office in Pullman, WA. The role involves processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining student accounts while delivering strong customer service to students and departments.

Under supervision, you will apply established procedures, support internal controls, and refer complex issues to senior staff. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Extensive customer service experience working with the public.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Office software programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Maintain student account data.
• Provide customer service to students and departments.
• Apply established procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Refer complex issues to senior staff.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Tools

WSU systems

Microsoft Access

FoxPro

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:August 30, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.Available Title(s):151E-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 1Business Title:Fiscal Specialist 1 | Bursar's Office (Pullman, WA)Employee Type:ClassifiedPosition Details:The Opportunity:Washington State University's Bursar's Office is now accepting applications for a Fiscal Specialist 1 . As the Fiscal Specialist, under general supervision, you will perform routine fiscal support functions within the university's Bursar’s Office. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Processing financial transactions.Performing account reconciliations.Maintaining student account data.Providing customer service to students and departmentsApplying established procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls.Refering complex issues to senior staff.Additional Information:This is a full time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.Monthly Salary: $3,653.00 to $4,866.00 | Range 40 | 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:(3) Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience.Extensive customer service experience working with the public.Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Office software programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Preferred Qualifications:Experience using WSU systems.Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft or other database applications such as Access or FoxPro.Experience working in a busy office environment that requires multi-tasking.Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorshipArea/College: Finance and Business ServicesDepartment Name: Bursar's OfficeLocation: Pullman, WAApplication Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.1) Resume2) Cover LetterExternal candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.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 timePosition Term:12 MonthWashington 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] .Notice of Non-DiscriminationIn matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/