Fiscal Specialist 1

Washington State University

Last Updated: 3/20/2025 12:33:14 AM

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Current Days Open
15
Reqs Seen
7
Current Min Salary
$3,477.00 (Monthly)
Current Max Salary
$4,632.00 (Monthly)
Historical Time to Fill
34.2
First Seen
3/6/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$3,477.00 (Monthly)
3/20/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$4,866.00 (Monthly)
9/3/2026

Full Job Description

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: March 20, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 151E-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 1 Business Title: Fiscal Specialist 1 Employee Type: Classified Position Details: Summary of Duties: As a key member of our Fiscal Team in the Bursars Office, you will play a crucial role in supporting department requests, student accounts, and accounts receivable. You will utilize established procedures and guidelines to perform tasks under general supervision. Your responsibilities will include account maintenance, reconciliation, and PeopleSoft/Workday integrations. In this role, you will engage in various accounting and customer service activities, such as monthly reconciliations, balancing payments, and monitoring deposit activity. You will also provide support during high-volume periods in the Scholarship/Third Party areas and assist with other departmental functions as assigned by the Supervisor. Required Qualifications: Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience. Extensive customer service experience working with the public. Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft software programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications: Experience using WSU systems. Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft or other database applications such as Access or FoxPro. Experience working in a busy office environment that requires multi-tasking. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,477 to $4,632 | Range 40 (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 candidates 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. About Department - Bursar's Office Area/College: Business Services/Controller Department Name: Bursar's Office Location: Pullman, WA 99164 Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. 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 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 hrs@wsu.edu. Notice of Non-Discrimination WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement. WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU's statewide locations. View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available. WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

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