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Fiscal Analyst 3

Fiscal Analyst 3
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Job Summary:
Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Fiscal Analyst 3. This position is a senior level professional accountant who is experienced in fiscal policies and procedures within the Office of Controller - General Accounting.
The applicant must have thorough knowledge of accounting and financial policy requirements. Independently plan, coordinate, and conduct financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data, grants or contracts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), statutes or regulations. Continually maintain accounting information and processes to meet GAAP, internal controls requirements, and state and federal guidelines.
The applicant must have thorough knowledge of accounting and financial policy requirements. Independently plan, coordinate, and conduct financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data, grants or contracts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), statutes or regulations. Continually maintain accounting information and processes to meet GAAP, internal controls requirements, and state and federal guidelines.
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
The salary for this position is $62,868 minimum salary (minimum) up to $82,476 top salary being offered. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
The salary for this position is $62,868 minimum salary (minimum) up to $82,476 top salary being offered. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on January 21, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or closely related field.
- Two years of working in an accounting or related field.
- Experience with relational database tools and queries.
- Experience with accounting principles.
- Experience with spreadsheets, tables and charts or similar tools (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Progressive experience using financial and quantitative tools for analysis and reporting, and the ability to think strategically and analytically, solve problems and make solutions-oriented recommendations and decisions.
- Proficiency working with an ERP/integrated technology, including data query and extraction.
- Experience with fiscal report design and preparation.
- Experience with analysis of large data sets, including evaluation of findings that required data query, analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with internal control evaluation and/or audit techniques.
- Prior experience in a higher education or governmental setting.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Job Duties:
Prepare Periodic Internal and External Reports and Schedules
- Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports including tuition and fee distributions, tuition reconciliations, work study reconciliations, endowment payout projections, Perkins admin cost reports, auxiliary financial statements, capital projects reports, financial aid review, IPEDS, select portions of the FISAP, bank, investment, and state treasurer reconciliations, state and local billings, cash requests for select financial aid programs, and reports for management.
- Prepare journal entries as needed and prepare working papers in accordance with professional standards.
- Record accounting entries including retainages payable and invested, 061 remittances to OST, local capital transfers, agency clearing, indirect cost recovery, and others as noted.
Coordinate Financial Activity with Various Campus Departments
- Coordinate capital appropriation activity with the universitys Facilities and Planning department including approval of capital invoices and establishing encumbrances.
- Assist Office of Grants and Research Development with creation of new grant funds and indexes, indirect cost recovery process, and creation of the sponsored programs budget.
- Assist Student Financial Services with monitoring of program reconciliations (SEOG, EWU Grant, Pell, SNG, CLM, Perkins, Alternative Loans, Direct Loans, outside and state scholarships).
- Review and analyze fixed asset adjustment entries, reconciliations, and inventories, and prepare yearend capitalization entries.
- Review financial data feeds from various units across campus.
- Monitor funds and accounts to ensure that transactions are recorded appropriately.
- Assist in evaluating internal controls as they relate to transactions processed through General Accounting and ultimately impact University and/or auxiliary financial statements.
Prepare Transactions and Reconciliations for the Statewide Accounting System
- Prepare journal vouchers and posts batch transactions to the statewide accounting system.
- Reconcile to university finance system;
- Evaluate any differences and determines corrective action.
- Prepare fiscal yearend accruals and performs analytical reviews.
- Generate queries and reports using web-based query tools.
- Prepare disclosure information for the statewide comprehensive annual financial report.
Provide Cross-training and Fiscal Support
- Obtain cross-training and periodically provides primary coverage for time-critical tasks performed by other fiscal personnel in similar positions.
Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement:
After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.
Salary Information: The salary for this position is $62,868 (minimum) up to $82,476 top salary being offered. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Posting Date: 01/14/2026
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 01/21/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14339
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