Financial Research Administrator (Remote/Hybrid Work Options Available)

Overview

Title:

143J-YN - Fiscal Analyst 2

Business Title:

Financial Research Administrator

Location: Remote/Hybrid Work Options Available 

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - 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. Full vaccination status 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 accommodation 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 primary function of the Financial Research Administrator 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: Finance and Administration
Department Name: Sponsored Programs Services
Department Link: sps.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: $3,446.00
FTE: 100%
Appointment Status: Permanent
Posting Screen Date: This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancies have been 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 and 2) a cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

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.