Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
July 20, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
151F-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 2Business Title:
Fiscal Specialist 2Employee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Fiscal Specialist 2 in Information Technology Services (ITS), you will perform a variety of complex fiscal, purchasing, payroll, and budget-related functions in support of a diverse technology organization serving the Washington State University community. Your responsibilities include processing purchasing transactions; administering payroll and personnel-related fiscal activities; monitoring and reconciling budgets and expenditures; preparing financial reports and analyses; managing procurement activities, including purchasing card reconciliation and compliance; and maintaining financial records in accordance with university, state, and federal regulations. In this position, you will exercise independent judgment in supporting departmental operations, technology initiatives, and special projects, while providing excellent customer service and ensuring effective stewardship of ITS financial resources.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,917 to $5,240 (Steps A-M) | Range 43 | 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:
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.
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and information management systems.
Demonstrated fiscal administrative experience relating to budgeting, funding, purchasing, billing and/or travel.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability of multi-tasking, priority planning, and flexibility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to use independent judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience working in higher education.
Experience in providing fiscal support in an information technology environment.
Experience with project management.
Experience drafting service contracts and other technical agreements.
Experience with Workday ERP and HCM applications.
Experience with WSU policies and procedures including purchasing rules and guidelines.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://its.wsu.edu/
Area/College: Information Technology Services
Department Name: Administrative & Financial Services
Location: Pullman, WA
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.
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].
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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
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Skills Required
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and information management systems.
- Demonstrated fiscal administrative experience relating to budgeting, funding, purchasing, billing and/or travel.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability of multi-tasking, priority planning, and flexibility.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to use independent judgment, tact and diplomacy.
- Professional experience working in higher education.
- Experience in providing fiscal support in an information technology environment.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience drafting service contracts and other technical agreements.
- Experience with Workday ERP and HCM applications.
- Experience with WSU policies and procedures including purchasing rules and guidelines.
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