Provide professional fiscal and analytical support for sponsored programs at the Washington State University (WSU) Mount Vernon and Puyallup Research and Extension Centers and the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR) under general supervision
Independently manage the financial aspects of grants and contracts, supporting faculty throughout the full award lifecycle, including budget development, financial monitoring, forecasting, and compliance oversight
Manage a high-volume, complex portfolio of sponsored projects across multiple principal investigators, including federal, state, and private funding sources with diverse regulatory and financial requirements
Apply principles of accounting and grant management to analyze and interpret financial activity, identify trends, evaluate performance, and support decision-making
Collaborate with faculty and administrative partners to develop spending plans, monitor financial performance, resolve issues, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, which must include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting
One (1) year experience working in grants and contracts
Experience with the WSU myResearch and Workday (preferred)
Experience with the WSU grants and contracts policies, procedures, forms, and systems (preferred)
Office of Research Support and Operations (ORSO) Budget Certified (preferred)
Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment (preferred)

Paid sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
Retirement
Deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
Training and development
Employee tuition waiver

Grants & Contracts Specialist

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