Job Information
Washington State University Financial Research Administrator in Pullman, Washington
Financial Research Administrator
Available Title(s):
143J-YNCSNPS - 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: