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:

The primary function of this position is to perform professional duties in the field of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the State Accounting and Administrative Manual (SAAM), WSU Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM) and 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance). The incumbent will monitor and maintain awards on sponsored programs, coordinate and provide ongoing 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, Facilities and Administrative (F&A) reconciliations, budget reconciliations and accounts receivable collections. 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 electronically drawing funds from various federal systems as needed to cover expenditures. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring, reconciling, billing and reporting requirements for the international sponsored projects portfolio, which includes awards from non-U.S. sovereign entities, sub-awards to international partners, and for awards where the project is conducted internationally.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting; Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator; prior experience with Workday, Jira, and/or PeopleSoft

• Experience with post-award research administration; any prior experience administering USAID or CDC awards

• 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

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Business Financial Services/Controller

Department Name:

Sponsored Program Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://sps.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$3,700 to $4,968 | Range 44 (Step A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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 Monday, May 27, 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 hrs@wsu.edu.