"Accounting Relations Manager"

Accounting Relations Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 15, 2026

Available Title(s): 1204-YN_ADMINPRO - Program Administrative Manager

Business Title: Accounting Relations Manager

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Accounting Relations Manager, you will support the mission of the Carson College of Business. The Accounting Relations Manager is responsible for the overall management, operations and leadership of the Accounting Connections program, having responsibility for directing, managing and controlling program operations, and is accountable for the allocation of resources and the program results.

The Accounting Relations Manager is the lead administrator responsible for bringing together professionals, students, faculty, and alumni for the purpose of supporting the strategic objectives of the Department of Accounting, the Carson College of Business and Washington State University. As such, the individual will develop and implement the department strategy for (i) enhancing student professional skills, (ii) ensuring successful student placement, and (iii) increasing engagement among student, faculty and professionals. In addition, the individual will assist in (i) student recruiting and (ii) growing donor financial support.

The position must exercise independent judgement and discretion in work directly related to management policies and has authority to make financial and non-financial commitments that affect the Department of Accounting.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,062 - $5,585 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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 candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a program-related area and four (4) years of progressively responsible work in the program specialty, which has included at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience with entry-level accounting or other advising.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, work weekends, and work after regular business hours.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Experience with event planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the job market and employers in the greater Seattle area.
• Coordinating career fairs, workshops, or employer engagement events.
• Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with employers, alumni, and community organizations.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including students, alumni, and professionals at various stages of their careers.
• Work experiences that demonstrate strong public speaking skills and the development and delivery of engaging and informative presentations.
• Work experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with student-led, alumni-led and faculty-led activities.
• Experience in a professional accounting environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, formulation, design, implementation, and tracking.
• Experience creating/auditing administrative procedure and internal controls.

Area/College: Carson College of Business
Department Name: Department of Accounting
Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.