Fiscal Specialist 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 17, 2026

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:

The Opportunity: 

The Office of Research at Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for advancing the research enterprise at WSU systemwide. The Office of Research facilitates all aspects of the research from pre-award to compliance, advancement, development, and commercialization. The Office of Research amplifies WSU's land-grant mission by partnering with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to advance, extend, and grow the positive impact of WSU research for the state, region, and nation.

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision the Fiscal Specialist 1 performs a variety of fiscal and administrative functions for the entire Office of Research area. The primary functions include maintaining and modifying fiscal records & IP databases; tracking and maintaining records related to internally funded innovation projects, invoicing clients for income and reimbursements; receiving, reviewing, and recording all incoming payments; maintaining and purchasing office supplies; reconciling monthly purchasing cards and travel card; preparing specialized financial reports; performing fiscal tasks in Workday, and other clerical duties as assigned. The Fiscal Specialist 1 will exercise independent judgement to interpret and apply principles of established procedures; independently advise staff regarding applicable policies; and make recommendations to improve efficiency. 

55% Fiscal Support

25% Intellectual Property(IP) Data Management

15% Business Operations

5% Other

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$3,653 to $4,866 | 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.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets

• Experience working with databases

• Demonstrated computer skills, including the ability to use office software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and/or Web Browsers

• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with researching and interpreting policies and procedures

• Experience with WSU Administrative systems

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Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus -

For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website: Washington State University | Office of Research.

Area/College:

Office of Research
 

Department Name:

Office of Commercialization

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 time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington 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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