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Nonpermanent Fiscal Analyst 3

Central Washington University -
Ellensburg, WA

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Job Details

Part-time
$30.11 - $40.48 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Financial data reconciliation
Customer service
Spreadsheets
Working with students
Office experience

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join our Accounting Office team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a nonpermanent campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find robust academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.

The Role:

As a senior analyst, this position contributes to the fiscal integrity of the University's financial records by ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and completion bank reconciliations and close out of University financial records at the end of each month and the end of the fiscal year.

Finance and Business Services employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by practicing and promoting responsible stewardship of our financial resources and through sustainable procedures that ensure the economic health of the university. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Job Duties

General & Grant Accounting:
- Contributes to scheduling the trainings of staff of the university security policies and review of the individual departmental policies.
- Assists with Internal Control Review
- Completes the month end close process and maintain the necessary structures within PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy.
- Supports the financial audits of the university by assisting the Financial System Functional Manager.
- Supports the Post Award Manager in Grant Billing, internal PI reporting and effort reporting.
- Supports the preparation of the Fund 145 financial statements and year end reconciliations

Reconciliations:
- The position is responsible for preparing and reviewing account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting standards. This includes identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and resolving issues in a timely manner while maintaining proper documentation and audit support.

Banking:
- The position's primary responsibility is assisting the day-to-day obligations for the University's main bank account.
- Monitors checking accounts to ensure meeting cash obligations. Transfer excess cash to investment accounts to maximize interest earnings.
- Reconciles general ledger accounts to confirm year-end CWU balances.
- Assists in wire and EFT transfers, positive pay and downloading all banking reports.
- Aids with booking deposits and transfers into the general ledger.

Fixed Assets & System Maintenance:
- Updates Assets in FMS System, assist in determining if assets meet the capitalization policy
- Supports needs for any depreciation entries and reconciliation
- Supports the Financial System Functional Manager with day-to-day reporting and maintenance for FMS.
- Maintains and update accounting rules in PeopleSoft and process monthly feeds from Financial Edge to FMS.
- Facilitates with the Financial Edge software and its connection to PeopleSoft.

Supports year end activities as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years professional accounting experience and/or a Bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting and two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience or training that demonstrates the ability to use spreadsheet software such as Excel to create, use and maintain spreadsheets.
Experience reviewing, analyzing and reconciling multiple accounts.
Experience working in an office environment and must possess exceptional customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Governmental/Fund accounting experience preferred but not required.
Experience using an Enterprise Reporting System such as PeopleSoft or SAP.
Experience Reconciling Bank Statements and processing reconciliations in an automated system.
Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values.
Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.

Competencies

Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU, we're committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you're looking for!

Pay & Work Schedule

Pay: This position is based on the range 55 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum hourly rate of $30.11 and maximum hourly rate of $40.48. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary 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.

Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (1-hour lunch) / Anticipated end date 6 months from hire

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.

Benefits: Student and Temporary/Hourly positions are eligible to accrue paid sick leave. This leave will accrue at one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours of work.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
Resume including work history, education, training; and
Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: August 12, 2026

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Contact Information

Name: Lacy Lampkins
Title: Director of Finance
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (509)-963-3083
Website: https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/finance-administration/accounting-financial-services/cwu-accounting-office.php

Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance, 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email [email protected].

Reasonable Accommodations

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the Central Washington University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, available online here or call CWU Police and Parking Services at 509-963-2959 for a paper copy.

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