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Fiscal Specialist 2 - College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM)
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What they do
A Fiscal Director or Budget Director manages the budget and finance department of government agencies or cities. They manage the operations of the budget and finance department; including leading analysts and staff. They review and make recommendations on budget requests and options in terms of policy, programs and objectives for the agency or city while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes. They are responsible for the accumulation of data to support the development of financial analysis and budgeting, including the preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual financial performance measures.
$227,847 / year median in Washington
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM)
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '24- 25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Fiscal Specialist 2- College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics ( CSTEM ) to support the CSTEM Dean's Office.
Required Qualifications:
AA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Years of relevant work experience may be substituted, on a year-by-year basis, for education. Strong computer skills demonstrated by three years of successful full-time work experience using a variety of software programs including Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, Adobe, etc. Must offer superior verbal and written communication skills and a high level of professionalism. Demonstrated ability to maintain a superior level of organization. Experience maintaining electronic records and files. Demonstrated success handling a demanding workload with overlapping deadlines and requiring great attention to detail, perseverance, initiative, and ability to function equally well taking direction and working independently, and in an environment characterized by interruptions throughout the workday and where supervision is offsite. Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the publicPreferred Qualifications:
Two or more years' experience performing fiscal/budgetary responsibilities in a college or university environment. Additional years of relevant education may be substituted, on a year-by-year basis, for two years of the required work experience. Advanced experience working with Excel &/or Google Sheets, including: demonstrated ability to develop complex spreadsheets using advanced features, working knowledge of excel/google sheets formulas and functions, and ability to create spreadsheets to develop and maintain records. One-year full time work experience demonstrating success in handling communications with a variety of different kinds of internal and external clients, such as federal, state, city, and county government agencies, professionals in the community, internal staff/managers/administrators, students, and other constituents. Experience in managing fiscal/budgetary responsibilities for grants, contracts, and/or sponsored programs.Other Skills and Abilities:
Flexibility Collaboration Collegiality Communication Teamwork Time Management Attention toDetail Note:
The above job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with this position. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the department and institution.Job Duties:
Fiscal Responsibilities Develop, modify, and maintain multiple record keeping and reporting systems for varied and complex sources of funding; develop procedures for implementation, execution, control and review/audit of fiscal operations; Develop budgets for grants, contracts, or other funding requests; prepare appropriate forms for contracts and agreements; develop, recommend, and/or establish charge schedules for cost center and/or self-sustaining accounts; calculate depreciation and amortization of equipment; Forecast fiscal needs/commitments; develop long-term planning documents; participate in the planning of new programs by conducting analysis of unit needs and resources and making revenue projections; Consult with funding agencies to resolve problems and/or obtain approval for deviation from authorized procedures or expenditures; Prepare specialized reports; conduct special studies to research and/or justify fiscal requests/needs; Evaluate unit programs through comparison of actual performance with budgeted/planned objectives; research and determine causative factors in expenditure trends; formulate and recommend corrective action; Analyze, modify and recommend improvements in subsidiary and general fiscal recordkeeping systems; apply knowledge of accounts and program relationships, data flow, audit trails and internal controls to design and implement financial data systems; Select, develop, implement and/or modify manual or automated fiscal reporting/tracking systems to address specific unit needs; Maintain a record keeping system for recording budget transactions; review budget reports, verify accuracy and take corrective action if necessary; reconcile budget status reports and prepare expenditure projections; notify appropriate individual of any projected or actual over- or under
- expenditures; Purchase supplies for the Dean's office and assist schools in purchasing as needed; to include the Faculty Computer Replacement Program; maintain purchasing records and resolve problems; review, approve and allocate purchase to proper budget and category; ensure compliance with departmental, institutional and/or granting agency policies, rules and regulations; Maintain personnel and payroll records; calculate salary and benefits costs; initiate, record and ensure the accuracy of personnel and payroll action documents; Monitor, track and prepare travel for Dean's Staff, assist schools as needed; maintain and process travel expense records; ensure compliance with state and institution regulations and procedures; allocate travel expenses to appropriate budgets; Manage and track candidate expenses, assist departments as needed; maintain and process expense records; ensure compliance with state and institution regulations and procedures; allocate expenses to appropriate budgets; reconcile Central Travel Account (CTA) card and ensure accuracy of coded expenses as well as maintain purchasing records and resolve problems; Prepare, compile and provide fiscal reports such as year-end reports, budgetary reports, and auditing reports; Assist as directed with the maintenance and/or management of the Dean's office foundation account; monitor, track and coordinate foundation donations and scholarships.
Percent of Time:
95 Other duties as assignedPercent of Time:
5Conditions of Employment:
Regular work schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with the possibility of teleworking according to university policy and occasional nights and weekends. This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU . Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. This position is covered by theWashington Federation of State Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement:
https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/05/ WFSE- EWU•CBA•Barg•Units-1-and-2-2025-2027_2024-12-02.