Job posting and electronic application for this incredible opportunity can be found on the Washington State University website: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Vancouver-WA/Fiscal-Specialist-2--Finance-and-Operations--Vancouver-Campus_R-12087?locations=c8ea34ee1e7d0101edf76fc429380000&locations=081fbbc5267501d1cec571348b09ccf4

Applications must be submitted by August 8, 2024.
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Looking for the next step in your fiscal specialist role? WSU Vancouver has a great opportunity for an experienced Fiscal Specialist to support campus payroll and grants administration. Apply Now!

Summary of Duties
This position is responsible for oversight and support of payroll functions on the Vancouver campus. This position also serves as the subaward administrator for the Vancouver campus and supports post-award grants administration. Must exercise independent judgment and decision-making and work collaboratively with others. Performs a variety of fiscal work which includes maintaining spreadsheets and preparation of fiscal reports.

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.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance.

• Experience processing payroll.

• Experience with grant post award administration.

• Experience with creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets.

Essential Duties:
45% Grant and Contract Financial duties
20% Payroll Review
20% Campus Time and Absence Tracking and Oversight
10% Personnel Activity Support
5% Other duties as assigned.

Application instructions:
Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contributions to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply.

Application Instructions: Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.   

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application in the “Resume & Cover Letter” section of your application.:

1. Resume

2. A cover letter

3. A contributions to equity statement (see information and link below)

Please include?a statement?on contributions to equity.?Provide examples from your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at WSU Vancouver. Include examples such as any of the following: Programming, events, and initiatives; Committee, council, or board service; Student and/or staff outreach, recruitment, and retention; Community engagement and volunteerism. WSU Vancouver's strategic plan embeds equity in all 5 goals, including a specific goal for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (Goal 4). Please see our Strategic Plan, Goal 4 for more information on what WSU Vancouver is doing in this space, https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/strategic-plan.

Additional Information:
Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name: Finance and Operations
City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98686
Department Link: https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/finance-operations

Work Location and Schedule: This position is scheduled to be on campus M-F 8am-5pm. The position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.

Monthly Salary: $3,728 to $4,987 A-M, Range R043. 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 full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program.?

For information including a summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by August 8, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

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.

About WSU Vancouver: WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.

As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.
WSU Vancouver leads with an equity lens and is recognized nationally as a top college for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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