Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 19, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
143J-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Analyst 2Business Title:
Fiscal Analyst 2 - OperationsEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Fiscal Analyst 2, you will work independently under general supervision to provide comprehensive financial information, report preparation, and analysis for the School of Molecular Biosciences accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will review, analyze, and make fiscal projections of allocations, revenue, and expenses in support of the entire unit. You will prepare budget reports, identify and analyze trends, and verify and balance the School’s operating and permanent budget allocations and expenses. You will initiate and execute fiscal year budget planning, including carry forwards, projections, and account setup. In this role, you will verify, consolidate, and balance the School’s revenue transfers and cash receipts.
You will lead support staff and direct faculty and staff on proper business policies and fiscal procedures for operational functions, including purchasing, contracts, service agreements, travel, and other operational tasks related to research labs. In addition, you will consult with new and existing School of Molecular Biosciences faculty, the Director, and the Administrative Manager regarding faculty accounts, including startup funding and allowable expenditures on external grant and institutional funding. You will serve as expenditure authority on department accounts, monitor operational risk, and advise the Administrative Manager of identified risks.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4,517 to $5,779 | Range #49 | 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.
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:
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.
Experience working efficiently and accurately with numbers.
Experience working with computers and computer software, spreadsheets and databases.
Demonstrated organization skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of WSU policies and procedures.
Knowledge of integrated business management systems, such Oracle, Workday, or similar systems.
Knowledge of Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Office suite and Business Objects- Data Warehouse (Webi)
Professional working experience in a higher education environment.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - School of Molecular Biosciences | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University
Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: School of Molecular Biosciences
Location: WSU-Pullman
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 timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, including 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, plus one year of relevant professional experience; equivalent education and experience may be accepted.
- Experience working efficiently and accurately with numbers.
- Experience working with computers, computer software, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of WSU policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of integrated business management systems such as Oracle, Workday, or similar systems.
- Knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office suite, and Business Objects Data Warehouse WebI.
- Professional working experience in a higher education environment.
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