Fiscal Analyst 3

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Fiscal Analyst 3 to join our SURC Accounting 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 campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. Were 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. Youll find diverse 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.

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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:

This position leads the daily operation of the SURC Accounting office and its various functions and services which include approximately 4,000 student transactions annually, maintaining an average $300,000 in student private funds and financial support to programs with a cumulative operating budget in excess of $3 million. Support includes financial analysis, reporting, accounting, and reconciliations for functional areas of the Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) Office, Ticketing, Student Union Operations, and University Recreation. Provides back-up support to S&A funded programs. Responsible for implementing, reviewing and adhering to all regulations and policies specific to SURC Accounting. Serves as the custodian for one petty cash fund, and is the lead resource for up the SURC Accounting office. The position has consistent contact with students, leaders of various student clubs, the campus community, S&A funded areas as well as members of the public. The position serves as a petty cash station for all areas in SLICE, clubs and programs housed within the SURC, requiring customer service for numerous departments. In addition, this position works with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cashiers /Student Accounts office.

This position directly affects 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 CWUs vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Job Duties

Program Support & Fiscal Transactions

• Serve as the petty cash custodian for the office which includes reconciliation and replenishment.
• Process expense transfers, journals, invoices for payment, purchase requisitions, check requests, client refunds and student account adjustments.
• Monitor, provide monthly report and disbursement journal for SURC Partners in compliance with the Partners Management Agreement.
• Implement controls and methods for cash handling and policies and procedures to maintain compliance with WA State OFM, CWU standards and guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP standards), including club private fund, and petty cash fund. Provides training and tools to ensure internal controls and reconciliation.
• Monthly revenue allocation for areas supported by the SURC Accounting office including Wildcat Tickets, Publicity Center, and Scheduling Center.
• Monthly reconciliations including clearing accounts, credit card activity, cash, and balance sheet accounts for all areas that are supported by the SURC Accounting office.
• Ensures timely deposits and posting of revenue within the Financial Management System and performs monthly audit between the financial system and the University Recreation sub-system.
• Serve as a back-up fiscal resource for S&A funded areas within the Student Union Recreation Center.
• Maintain Receivable information for University Recreation and ensure compliance with State & University receivable policies.
• Assist the Student Funds Financial Manager in the development of year- end financial statements for Student Funds, including reconciliation of transfers, cash, banks, clearing accounts and transactional data, year-end journals and reporting.
• Ensure month end journals and processes are completed before the Accounting close including clearing accounts, and liabilities.

Fiscal Operations for Student Clubs

• Plan and present training sessions for clubs and student government officers on SURC accounting processes, travel, motor pool and facilities/equipment usage policies & procedures.
• Implement policies, create training material and serve as a resource to students and clubs regarding university and state policy concerning student travel authorization and reimbursement, standard agreements, deposits and disbursements from club trust accounts, documentation requirements, and appropriate use of funds where state funds are awarded.
• Monitor club activity and ensure reconciliation all student club ledgers (usually 150 to 175+ are active) with Financial Management System (FMS) records.
• Reconcile the private, club bank activity with the Financial Management System (FMS) Records and the University bank. Submit wire payment requests between the CWU Bank and the Club bank to ensure separation of funds and appropriate recording of wires posted at Club Speedkey level.
• Ensure all records related to club signers are updated annually.

Lead Role for Office Staff

• Provide guidance and regulatory support as it relates to fiscal activities to the SURC Accounting staff and SLICE. Performs monthly audits and reconciliations of work performed within the office and ensures all data has been processed according to policy and within subsystems.
• Assigns work and coordinates duties and resources within the SURC Accounting office.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of applicants for hire and conduct trainings.
• Drafts procedures manual, provides training and implements policy
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or field appropriate to the area assigned AND significant accounting/fiscal experience OR seven years of accounting/fiscal experience OR an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education
• Demonstrated customer service background
• Demonstrated experience performing complex technical fiscal analysis and reconciliations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word applications
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Excellent oral and written communication 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

• Cash handling experience
• PeopleSoft Experience
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork background
• Higher education experience
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success
• 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.

Dont meet every single requirement? At CWU, were committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity youre looking for!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary: This position is based on the range 55 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $61,644 and maximum annual salary of $82,872. 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 candidates current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

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: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

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: June 22, 2026

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

Contact Information

Name: Trent Bucy

Title: Auxiliary Financial Manager

Email: trenton.bucy@cwu.edu

Phone: 509-963-2840

Website: https://www.cwu.edu/student-life/surc-accounting/index.php

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu 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 Universitys 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 crc@cwu.edu.

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 HR@cwu.edu 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.

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