Financial Research Technician

Title:

148N-YN - Fiscal Technician 3

Business Title:

Financial Research Technician

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision , the incumbent provides fiscal support using independent judgment in the interpretation and application of a variety of rules and procedures in the field of financial research administration.  The incumbent prepares automated or manual recurring fiscal reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and local policy; creates and administers low-complexity awards; supports fiscal analysts in work for higher-complexity awards; ensures compliance with grant and/or contract requirements; notifies appropriate personnel of actions needed as issues arise; prepares financial reports analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data in accordance with the specific sponsor’s terms and conditions; and prepares awards for fiscal and administrative closeout and archive.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or GED certificate AND fifteen quarter hours or ten semester hours of college-level accounting or bookkeeping AND two years of full-time experience as a Fiscal Technician, or equivalent, including experience using accounting-related software; An Associate of Arts Degree, or equivalent, in accounting or business may substitute for one year of required experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
• Demonstrated experience using and intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grants and contracts, particularly post-award experience
• Experience auditing, reconciling, analyzing data
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Financial Services

Department Name:

Sponsored Programs Services

SPS serves WSU system-wide including the Pullman, Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses. This position is currently eligible for remote work; the work schedule is required to primarily overlap normal SPS Office hours M-F between 8am - 5pm Pacific Time.

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://sps.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$2,864

FTE:

100

Appointment Status:

Permanent

Posting Close Date:

This position has been reposted and will remain open until filled.

Screening Begin Date:

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

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] .

Title:

148N-YN - Fiscal Technician 3

Business Title:

Financial Research Technician

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision , the incumbent provides fiscal support using independent judgment in the interpretation and application of a variety of rules and procedures in the field of financial research administration.  The incumbent prepares automated or manual recurring fiscal reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and local policy; creates and administers low-complexity awards; supports fiscal analysts in work for higher-complexity awards; ensures compliance with grant and/or contract requirements; notifies appropriate personnel of actions needed as issues arise; prepares financial reports analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data in accordance with the specific sponsor’s terms and conditions; and prepares awards for fiscal and administrative closeout and archive.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or GED certificate AND fifteen quarter hours or ten semester hours of college-level accounting or bookkeeping AND two years of full-time experience as a Fiscal Technician, or equivalent, including experience using accounting-related software; An Associate of Arts Degree, or equivalent, in accounting or business may substitute for one year of required experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
• Demonstrated experience using and intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grants and contracts, particularly post-award experience
• Experience auditing, reconciling, analyzing data
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Financial Services

Department Name:

Sponsored Programs Services

SPS serves WSU system-wide including the Pullman, Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses. This position is currently eligible for remote work; the work schedule is required to primarily overlap normal SPS Office hours M-F between 8am - 5pm Pacific Time.

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://sps.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$2,864

FTE:

100

Appointment Status:

Permanent

Posting Close Date:

This position has been reposted and will remain open until filled.

Screening Begin Date:

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

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] .