Fiscal Specialist 2

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
January 19, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
151F-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 2

Business Title:
Fiscal Specialist 2

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Are you detail-oriented and ready to make an impact? As a Payroll Specialist at Washington State University, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll operations across our campus. In this role, you will take ownership of complex fiscal processes, focusing on payroll overpayments submitted by departments university-wide.

What You'll Do:

• You will review, approve, and process payroll transactions with precision.
  
• You will consult with employees and departments to resolve accounting and reporting errors.
  
• You will manage the collection of overpaid amounts and verify accounting data.
  
• You will provide payroll training and serve as a backup for other critical payroll functions.
  
• You will work in various WSU applications and collaborate across teams to keep things running smoothly.
  

Payroll experience is beneficial, but not required. We'll provide training and professional development to help you succeed. You'll be part of a supportive team that values accuracy, collaboration, and growth. This is your chance to build your skills, make a difference, and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

This position may be eligible for hybrid work opportunities.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,840 to $5,137 | Range 43 (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:

• 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.
  
• Experience paying attention to detail and working accurately with numbers.
  
• Demonstrated communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience working under tight deadlines and in stressful situations.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the WSU systems (Workday, DEPPS, HEPPS, FACTS, BALANCES, My WSU)
  
• Demonstrated experience working in a Microsoft Office environment with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
  
• Clerical experience at WSU.
  
• Experience in payroll, personnel or benefits in a higher education setting.
  

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://payroll.wsu.edu/

Area/College: Financial and Business Services
Department Name: Payroll Services
Location: Pullman Campus

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 hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Fiscal-Specialist-2_R-14422

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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