Fiscal Analyst 3 - Internal Only

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

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 region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s 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 bachelor’s and master’s 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).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

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.

It is recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

• Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications (and preferred qualifications, if applicable). It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.

• Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

• Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

• Mission Statement Response - EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?

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 capital appropriation activity with the university’s 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 year end 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 journal vouchers and posts batch transactions to the statewide accounting system. Reconcile to university finance system; evaluates any differences and determines corrective action. Prepare fiscal year end accruals and performs analytical reviews. Generate queries and reports using web-based query tools. Prepare disclosure information for the statewide comprehensive annual financial report.

Obtain cross-training and periodically provides primary coverage for time-critical tasks performed by other fiscal personnel in similar positions.