Fiscal Technician 3 | College of Medicine

Overview

The organization is seeking a Fiscal Technician 3 for the College of Medicine, Business Services. This is a part time (50% FTE), permanent position that is overtime eligible.

Screening begins: October 1, 2026
Application deadline: October 11, 2026 at 11:59pm

Responsibilities

As Fiscal Technician 3, you will perform a variety of complex and technical fiscal processes with minimal oversight. You will use independent judgment to interpret and apply fiscal procedures and guidelines while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures. This work includes managing a variety of funding sources for the College of Medicine, including state accounts, grants, and unrestricted funds. Customer service is expected, often during heavy workload periods and tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Procurement Card and Contracts Support (40%)
• Fiscal Support and Special Projects (30%)
• Budget Support (15%)
• Inventory Coordination (10%)
• Other (5%)

Specific fiscal duties may include:

• Procurement of goods and services
• Accounts payable
• Contract assistance
• Financial analysis

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or GED certificate AND fifteen quarter hours or ten semester hours of college-level accounting or bookkeeping AND two years of full-time experience as a Fiscal Technician, or equivalent, including experience using accounting-related software.
  • An Associate of Arts Degree, or equivalent, in accounting or business may substitute for one year of the required experience.
  • Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
• Demonstrated experience in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory management, budget monitoring, grant funding services, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing financial support at a higher education institution.
• Knowledge of university management practices, processes, and policies.
• Knowledge of the State of Washington and other funding agency guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly salary: $1,826.50 to $2,433 Monthly (Prorated salary at .5 FTE) | Range 40 (Steps A–M).
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

Per RCW 49.58.110, the salary listed 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 include: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Location

• Spokane, WA (WSU Spokane campus)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement, to be discussed if selected for an interview.

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Business Services

Additional Information

• Position sponsorship eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
• Position term: 12 Month

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload the following documents to the online application:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check due to the nature of access and/or duties as defined by RCW 74.34, including situations such as access to children or vulnerable adults, law enforcement engagement, security clearance requirements, interactions with students in counseling or advising capacity, 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.

Eligibility / Equal Opportunity

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.

Reasonable accommodation is available in the application process for individuals with disabilities.