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Available Title(s):

Business Title:

Employee Type:

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Fiscal Technician 3, you will perform a variety of complex and technical fiscal processes with minimal oversight. You will exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying fiscal procedures and guidelines as well as ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures. You understand the variety of funding sources for the College of Medicine, state accounts, grants, and unrestricted funds. You will provide excellent customer service, often during periods of heavy workload and tight deadlines.

In this position, you may be responsible and accountable for any of the following fiscal duties:

• Procurement of goods and services
• Accounts payable
• Contract assistance
• Financial analysis

Essential Job Functions:
40% Procurement Card and Contracts Support

30% Fiscal Support and Special Projects

15% Budget Support

10% Inventory Coordination

5% Other

Additional Information:

The screening of applicants begins October 1, 2026.

This is a part time (50% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $1,826.50 to $2,433 Monthly (Prorated salary at .5 FTE) | 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 Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or GED certificate AND fifteen quarter hours or ten semester hours of college-level accounting or bookkeeping AND two years of full-time experience as a Fiscal Technician, or equivalent, including experience using accounting-related software; An Associate of Arts Degree, or equivalent, in accounting or business may substitute for one year of required experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
• Demonstrated experience in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory management, budget monitoring, grant funding services, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office including, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing financial support at a higher education institution.
• Knowledge of university management practices, processes and policies.
• Knowledge of the State of Washington and other funding agency guidelines.
  

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship


Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Business Services
Location: Spokane, WA

This position is located on the WSU Spokane campus in Spokane, WA, and may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement, to be discussed if selected for an interview.

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.

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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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