Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-11-19
Req: R-3320

Title:

1175-NN - Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst

Business Title:

Grants and Service Center Senior Accountant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Grants and Service Center Senior Accountant is a key position in University Accounting in performing various accounting and financial duties with focus on grant and service center accounting. The position serves as the university’s accounting expert in providing technical and professional support to Sponsored Program Services and department staff for grant financial postings and accounting in the university’s enterprise resource planning system (Workday). The incumbent also acts as the lead technical support for development of the University’s Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) proposal and related disclosure. Incumbent will be responsible for providing operational support, policy development, strategic planning, project management and professional/technical expertise concerning the NICRA proposal.

The incumbent acts as Service Center Administrator providing advice and monitoring to ensure policy compliance. Responsible for reviewing and approving Service Center cost centers/programs and the continued yearly monitoring. Oversees the administration of the University’ service centers including internal service providers and enterprise accounts. Ensures compliance with the state and federal policies and requirements related to establishing and maintaining service center rates to allow changes to sponsored research. Provide guidance to university community related to service centers. Reviews and approves rates and monitor compliance with federal regulations.

The incumbent requires a thorough understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and a general understanding of sales and use.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or a related field, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience using software and technology applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and relevant web-based applications, that improve workflow and organizational efficiencies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills which includes the ability to author, deliver and provide training of complex material to all levels of constituents.

• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and F&A Rates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of departmental, University, state, federal and sponsor specific laws,rules, regulations and policies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information orally according to the needs of the audience.

• The ability to author, deliver and provide training of complex material to all levels of constituents.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

• Able to create, edit, modify, save and delete documents and spreadsheets, and locate and modify existing files and templates for reuse.

• Experience auditing, reconciling, analyzing data.

• Experience using web-based Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, including Workday.

• A Master’s degree in a related field.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Financial Services
Department Name: General Accounting
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: https://genacct.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: This position has been re-posted, screening is underway and will continue until the position if filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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.