Fiscal Technician

Fiscal Technician

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Work type: Staff

Senior management: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

Department: School of Pub & Internat Affairs

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories: Business / Accounting / Finance, Administrative / Clerical

Job Description

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at Virginia Tech seeks a Fiscal Technician to support the administrative, financial and research functions of the school. Based at the Blacksburg Campus, this position will also provide support to both the NCR campus and Richmond campus and serves as the fiscal liaison between the three campuses. This position will report directly to and work closely with the Business Manager in SPIA. This position is responsible for adhering to policies and procedures that will culminate in a successful internal compliance audit. Areas of responsibility include purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel arrangements and reimbursements, processing wage appointments, and maintaining documentation for audit purposes and for monthly reconciliation of all funds. The position also may assist with select administrative duties that support daily operations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, business administration, or related field.

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounting, or fiscal position.

• Experience using databases for financial and/or human resource operations.

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.

• Demonstrated proficiency with current office computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook/Google.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to write and edit professional communications such as memos and emails; maintain confidentiality; create and manipulate financial spreadsheets and reports in Excel; audit, reconcile, and detect errors, inconsistencies or discrepancies; and produce work meeting deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to use independent judgment and decision making and work autonomously within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.

• Strong working knowledge of state and university purchasing, travel, HR, and payroll policies and procedures.

• Experience with HokieMart, Banner Finance, Web Reports, corporate purchasing cards, and VT Foundation funds.

• Completed the Fiscal Training Program (Introduction to Fiscal Support) or an equivalent credential related to fiscal support, management or leadership.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$48,000-$53,000

Review Date

October 14, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Heather Nolen at hnolen@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 20, 2024

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