Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 15, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
151E-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 1Business Title:
Fiscal Specialist 1 | Payroll ServicesEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The Finance & Business Services Department at Washington State University is now accepting applications for a Fiscal Specialist in our Payroll Services unit. As a Fiscal Specialist, you will work independently, under the general supervision of the Payroll Manager. You will provide varied fiscal support functions to the Payroll Services department. In this role you will also review current procedures, problem-solve, and make recommendations to improve service, processes, communication, and accuracy.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
This position is on-site/in-person on the Pullman, WA campus, but may be eligible for hybrid work.
Monthly Salary: $3,581.00 - $4,771.00 | Range 40 | 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:
Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the WSU mainframe accounting systems.
Possess good computer skills, specifically working in a Microsoft Windows environment with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
Experience in higher education.
Payroll experience is beneficial but not required. Training and professional development opportunities will be available.
Ability to pay attention to detail and work accurately with numbers.
Strong communication skills.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department - payroll.wsu.edu
Area/College: Financial and Business Services
Department Name: Payroll Services
Location: Pullman, WA 99164
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. Reference contact information is collected as part of the online application process.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
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 timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington 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.
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