Job Details

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Fiscal Analyst 3 - Temporary

• This is a temporary position anticipated to be for six months or more.

Position is a senior level professional who is experienced in fiscal policies and procedures within the Academic Affairs Division.

The Fiscal Analyst 3 is responsible for providing Academic Affairs business operations support and financial analysis. Under general direction, the position will plan, coordinate, and determine methods and procedures in the maintenance of controls, records, and reports. The position will conduct complex analyses, assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of Academic Affairs business processes. This position will independently plan, coordinate, and conduct financial reviews and analysis of fiscal data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, statutes or regulations.

The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern's Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
  AND


• Three years of progressively responsible experience in professional environment working as an accountant, financial or budget analyst.


• Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial policy requirements.

Specific Position Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to compose correspondence and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Strong computer skills to include MS Office applications.


• Demonstrate ability to work independently.


• Demonstrate ability to deal with critical and time sensitive processes.


• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality of verbal or written documents and sensitive data.


• Demonstrate ability to read, understand and interpret procedures.


• Demonstrate and foster a culture of ethical leadership, a commitment to diversity, and encourage a supportive team-oriented work environment.


• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

• Experience working in higher education.


• Experience with fund accounting.