Fiscal Specialist 2

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

Job summary

The Fiscal Specialist 2 at the School of Molecular Biosciences (SMB), Washington State University, Pullman, WA, provides complex fiscal and administrative support for purchasing and travel, develops procedures, tracks budgets, posts transactions, and reconciles accounts. Collaboration with SMB personnel and other departments is essential.

This full-time, 12-month position offers benefits and requires precise numerical work and strong Excel/database skills.

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.
• Experience working efficiently and accurately with numbers.
• Experience with computers and computer software, especially spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated organization skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing; domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Purchasing card/CTA card reconciliation; budget reconciliation and posting.
• Establishing and developing procedures and fiscal tracking
• Providing services to faculty, staff, students and visitors; collaborating with multiple departments.

Skills

Numerical proficiency

Organization skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 23, 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: Fiscal Specialist 2

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details:

The Fiscal Specialist 2 performs a variety of complex fiscal and administrative support functions related to purchasing and travel in the School of Molecular Biosciences (SMB), including independently developing, analyzing, planning, and providing services to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Duties include purchasing; domestic and international travel; purchasing card/CTA card reconciliation; establishing and developing procedures, fiscal tracking and posting; budget reconciliation; and other operational support functions. This position requires effective collaboration with multiple departments and all SMB personnel, including students, faculty, lab coordinators, and administrative staff.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,917.00 to $5,240.00 | 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:

• 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
• employee tuition waiver
• For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

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. Experience working efficiently and accurately with numbers. Experience working with computers and computer software, especially spreadsheets and databases. Demonstrated organization skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of WSU policies and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Workday. Professional working experience in a higher education environment.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Location:

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department Name: School of Molecular Biosciences Location: WSU 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 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

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