Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 23, 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:
The Fiscal Specialist in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Business Office will perform a variety of complex and technical fiscal processes and analysis with minimal oversight. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: processing purchasing requests, travel vouchers and payroll functions; creating, maintaining and analyzing data for management reports; being heavily involved with accounting processes for the yearly external Corporation for Public Broadcasting audit; tuition management and Summer Session calculations; using independent judgment to perform more complex duties associated with the complete purchasing process including bid processing, sole-source purchasing and P-card control and reconciliation; process and administer grant applications and budgets; assist in the analysis of budgets for the College as a whole, departments and projects. Additional duties may also include cash handling, answering the switchboard for the business office, and assisting Contracts Specialist.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
$3,840 to $5,137.00 | Range 43 (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 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.
Demonstrated customer service experience, including problem solving, multi-tasking, and ability to work with others.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to learn specialized software.
Experience maintaining, monitoring, reporting, and/or correcting purchasing and/or travel and/or payroll records or relevant experience.
Experience working with confidential documents.
Experience with budget and/or purchasing card reconciliation.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate using verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in an academic setting.
Knowledge of WSU policies and procedures concerning purchasing/travel functions.
Knowledge of Business Objects, WSU online mainframe (AIS), and WorkDay business systems and electronic forms.
Experience with purchasing and cash handling in a work setting.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication | Washington State University
Area/College:
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name:
Murrow College of Communication
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.
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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.
- Demonstrated customer service experience, including problem solving, multi-tasking, and ability to work with others.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to learn specialized software.
- Experience maintaining, monitoring, reporting, and/or correcting purchasing and/or travel and/or payroll records or relevant experience.
- Experience working with confidential documents.
- Experience with budget and/or purchasing card reconciliation.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate using verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience working in an academic setting.
- Knowledge of WSU policies and procedures concerning purchasing/travel functions.
- Knowledge of Business Objects, WSU online mainframe (AIS), and WorkDay business systems and electronic forms.
- Experience with purchasing and cash handling in a work setting.
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