Fiscal Specialist 2 at Washington State University in Pullman, WA

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 15, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 151F-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 2 Business Title: Fiscal Specialist 2 Employee Type: Classified Position Details: The Opportunity: As a Fiscal Specialist 2 , you will report to the Finance/Budget Manager and serves as a primary operational fiscal resource to faculty, staff, students, and administrators, ensuring compliance with university, state, federal, grant, and donor requirements; provides comprehensive fiscal, payroll, personnel, purchasing, travel, and budget administration support for the College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences (CESHS) , across multiple programs/departments within the College. This position independently manages and analyzes financial transactions, budget analysis, cash handling, budget reconciliations, payroll and personnel actions, payroll and accounting adjustments, procurement activities, reporting, and internal controls across multiple funding sources and multiple programs. 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 increments 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: 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. Two years of progressively responsible experience performing fiscal, accounting, payroll, personnel, procurement, budget, or financial administrative functions. Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, regulations, and fiscal guidelines. Experience using computerized financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Experience preparing, reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining financial records and reports. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field. Experience with Workday Human Capital Management and Finance modules. Experience in higher education or public-sector financial administration. Experience processing payroll, personnel actions, purchasing, travel, and reconciliations. Experience managing multiple funding sources, including state, grant, gift, and donor funds. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Knowledge of university business policies and travel regulations. Experience supporting academic departments or faculty. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship About Department/College/Area/ Campus - College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences (CESHS) Area/College: College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences Department Name: CESHS Finance Location: Pullman Campus Application Instructions: Appl