• Job Description

  Req#: R-13034

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

  February 17, 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:

  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.

  This position may be eligible for hybrid work.

  
  Required Qualifications:

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

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word

  Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

  • Experience in higher education.

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

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

  • Strong communication skills.

  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 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.
  
  About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://payroll.wsu.edu/
  
  Area/College: Business Services/Controller
  Department Name: Payroll Services
  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 WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

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