Fiscal Specialist 1

Available Title(s):

151E-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 1

Business Title:

Fiscal Specialist 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
Under the direction of the Administrative Manager, the Fiscal Specialist 1 position provides a variety of complex fiscal support to the Biological Systems Engineering department, including but not limited to: analysis, developing, planning, interpreting and review of operational tasks involving purchasing support functions for the Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE).
 

The Fiscal Special 1 works independently and under general supervision to provide fiscal support for the Biological Systems Engineering department by assisting in the interpretation and application of a variety of rules and procedures in specialized fiscal functions, such as travel, purchasing, account reconciliation, payroll and time accounting, and expenditure control. The incumbent will perform the following duties: coordinate and analyze purchasing activities for BSE ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures; working with BSE employees and processing their purchasing requests; reconcile and review all P-Card transactions; oversee the Com Data card program for the department.
Required Qualifications:

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and proficiency with, financial, or administrative information systems.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word) and Workday.

• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.

• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Biological Systems Engineering

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164-6120

Department Link:

https://bsyse.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Salary Range 40, $3,376.00 - $4,497.00 (Steps A - M)

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed  summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf .

Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

FTE:

100%

This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by April 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

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.

Applicant Instructions:

Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible . Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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 [email protected] .