Financial Research Administrator

Available Title(s):

143J-YN_CS_NPS – Fiscal Analyst 2

Business Title:

Financial Research Administrator

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision, the incumbent prepares automated or manual recurring fiscal reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The incumbent will create, monitor, and maintain awards on sponsored programs; coordinate and provide on-going budget analysis; maintain and monitor grants and contracts; ensure compliance with grant and/or contract requirements; and notify appropriate personnel of actions needed on budget problems. The incumbent will assist with interpreting administrative regulations and policies to staff within the institution and outside agencies. The incumbent will perform accounting duties such as cost share reporting, correct application of the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rates to posted charges, and budget-to-actual account analysis. The incumbent will prepare financial reports analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data in accordance with the specific agency’s terms and conditions. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring, reconciling, billing and reporting requirements for federal, state and local sponsoring agencies which may include the following: Federal flow agreements from the Department of Energy; USDA NIFA; USDA–ARS, USDA-Other; medical and biological research; Department of Health & Human Services; Small Business Administration; Economic Development Administration; US Agency for International Development for Small Business Development Center; Department of Education (United States and State of Washington); US Agency for International Development (PDO); Environmental Protection Agency; National Science Foundation; National Endowment for Humanities; NASA and the Department of Interior.

SPS serves WSU system-wide including the Pullman, Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses. This position is currently eligible for remote work; the work schedule is required to primarily overlap normal SPS Office hours M-F between 8am – 5pm Pacific Time.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, which must include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and one year of relevant professional experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft software programs such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint to create spreadsheets, graphs, charts and reports, prepare presentations, conduct data analysis and manage information efficiently.

• Ability to work remotely using video conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business major.

• Experience with post award administration of federal grants and contracts

• Experience preparing and reconciling billings and complex multi-account reports in accordance with federal guidelines and budget restrictions

• Experience auditing for allocable, allowable, reasonable, and consistent data

• Experience analyzing and reconciling retro-active adjustments

• Experience drawing funds from a web-based computer database, e.g., the Payment Management System

• Proficiency level; mid/expert with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Additional Information:

Area/College: Business Services/Controller

Department Name: Sponsored Programs Services

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link: Sponsored Programs Services

Monthly Salary: Range 44 tendersglobal.net $3,700 to $4,968 (Step A – M) tendersglobal.net Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 . 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
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.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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] .