Fiscal Specialist

Position: 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:
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* The Opportunity:

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* 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 .
In accordance with , 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  and .

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* 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.
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* 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**
- ** 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, . 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 , engages in law enforcement, requires security…