Fiscal Specialist 1 at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

November 30, 2024

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:

The Fiscal Specialist 1 in Payroll Services is a full-time, classified position at Washington State University. This position works independently, under the general supervision of the Payroll Manager. The Fiscal Specialist will provide varied fiscal support functions to the payroll department. Additionally, the position reviews current procedures, problem-solves, and makes recommendations to improve service, procedures, communication, and accuracy.

Once training is complete this position may offer a hybrid schedule of up to two days per week remote as business needs dictate.

Required Qualifications:

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  Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook and Word.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience with the WSU mainframe accounting systems (BALANCES, FACTS, ZZUSIS).

  
  


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  Possess good computer skills, specifically working in a Microsoft Windows environment with an emphasis on Word and Excel.

  
  


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  Experience in higher education.

  
  


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  Payroll experience is beneficial but not required. Training and professional development opportunities will be available.

  
  


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  Ability to pay attention to detail and work accurately with numbers.

  
  


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  Strong communication skills.

  
  

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Business Services/Controller

Department Name:

Payroll Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://payroll.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$3,477 to $4,632 | Range 40 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

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  Resume

  
  


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  Cover Letter

  
  

Time Type:Full time
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