Reporting Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Holidays

Health/dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Deferred compensation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking a Reporting Analyst to ensure liabilities and special projects are accurately planned, reported, and analyzed under the Payment Services Team Manager, using Workday and BI tools to inform data-driven decisions.

In the lead role, you will reconcile accounts, create journal entries, support tax reporting, train team members on reports, and provide tier-1 customer support for Payment Services while collaborating with records administration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• 3–5 years of reporting, analysis, or closely related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile liability accounts and create journal entries.
• Support special projects and assist with tax reporting.
• Distill large data into clear reports for broad audiences.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree with accounting hours

Tools

Workday

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 6, 2026

The Opportunity

As the Reporting Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring financial information for liabilities and special projects are accurately planned, reported, and analyzed under the direction of the Payment Services Team Manager. You will act as a key team member by informing data-based decision making using our ERP platform (Workday) and other data sources to facilitate continually refining central operations in a high-volume, dynamic team environment that supports Washington State University’s Colleges and Extension Campuses. In the lead position, you will also be responsible for acting in the role of Workday Records Administrator during their absences. You will work cross-functionally with the records administration, procurement, accounting, and business systems teams and distributes agency-wide communication to WSU departmental colleagues. Additionally, you will provide exceptional customer support as it relates to the Payment Service functions to the team, university community, and external partners. You will reconcile liability accounts, create journal and correct entries, support assigned special projects, assist with tax reporting to the Department of Revenue, and document information in accordance with the policies and procedures of the university in a timely manner. The lead duties include transactional accounting and training team members on how to read reports, perform related work, provide tier 1 customer support, conduct technical account reconciliations, do business analysis, and auditing. In this role, you must be able to distill large quantities of data and qualitative information in a clear, concise manner to broad audiences. Fluent technical skills in Business Intelligence (BI) applications like Microsoft Excel/Power BI or a willingness to learn are highly desired.

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

Salary and Schedule

Monthly Salary: $4,517 to $6,075 (Steps A - M) | Range R049 | 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.

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

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.
• Three to five years of reporting, analysis, or closely related experience.
• Each year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Workday software.
• Attention to detail and coachability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to clearly explain information and reports to customers.
• Actively participate in team building activities, create positive morale, and promote an inclusive office atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience with Microsoft Excel and Workday.
• Progressive professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility including reviewing the work of others.
• 12-24 academic credits in a business discipline.
• Familiar with WSU policies and procedures related to Procurement and Payment Services.
• Previous professional experience at Washington State University or another academic institution.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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 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 Employment

Washington 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-Discrimination

In 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, honorable 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/

In 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, honorable 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/

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