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Fiscal Analyst 1
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Position Number: 4221744
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Fiscal Analyst 1

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. 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 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.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
EWU is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Fiscal Analyst 1 within our Advancement Services department. This is a permanent part time (62.5 FTE) position with full benefits.

Responsible for providing support in areas such as budget, maintenance, purchasing, travel, expenditure control and/or fiscal analysis. Under general direction will perform accounts payable and cash disbursement procedures and assist with the development and implementation of accounting systems and procedures.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
For a more detailed job description please see the job duties listed below in the posting.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.
Two years professional level experience in financial field. Experience should include processing accounts payable, preparing month-end accounting entries and preparation of financial statements.
Experience with spreadsheets, tables and charts or similar tools (e.g., Microsoft Office).
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in a higher education or governmental setting.
Experience with MIP software

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor

Job Duties:
% of Time: 70
Responsibility / Duty:

Interface with advancement staff members and campus community regarding foundation fund balances.
Ensure compliance with guidelines governing disbursements in processing accounts payable.
Prepare weekly or bi-weekly disbursements from foundation funds.
Issue reports monthly to all restricted discretionary account controllers.
Issue reports quarterly to all deans/vice presidents summarizing activity for all restricted discretionary and restricted scholarship accounts for each college.
Issue reports annually to all deans/vice presidents summarizing activity for all endowment scholarship and endowment program accounts for each college.
Verify a vendor or person has been paid.
Compile and prepare Form 1099s as required by the IRS.
Maintain a record keeping system for recording budget transactions; review budget reports, verify accuracy and take corrective action if necessary; reconcile budget status reports and prepare expenditure projections; notify Director of Advancement Services of any projected or actual over- or under-expenditures.
Assist with cash reconciliations monthly.
Assist with reconciling Balance Sheet accounts, including cash and investments.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 25
Responsibility / Duty:

Provide support to the Director of Advancement Services in the preparation of unaudited financial statements issued to the Foundation Board of Directors on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
Prepare, compile, and provide certain schedules for the foundations independent audit.
Assist with the annual preparation of the IRS Form 990 tax return for the EWU Foundation and the EWU Alumni Association.

Essential Function Indicator:

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty:

Assist with the preparation of the Foundations annual report.
Assist in creating annual reports to donors who have established endowment accounts.
Perform related duties as required.

Essential Function Indicator:

Conditions of Employment:

During the course of university employment this position 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.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR.
Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Information: $24,832.50 - $33,090 (62.5 FTE)

Posting Date: 05/25/2023
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 6/4/2023
Screening to Begin: 6/5/2023

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/10674

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.