Academic Financial Operations Specialist

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a detail-oriented Fiscal Technician to support the economics department's finances and administrative operations. You will process purchasing, reimbursements, payroll-related tasks, travel coordination, and records management, while maintaining equipment inventories and ensuring policy compliance.

The successful candidate collaborates with faculty, staff, and students, demonstrates strong Excel/Word skills, and handles confidential information with discretion in a

Qualifications

• Experience providing fiscal, bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative support in a professional office.
• Experience maintaining and reconciling financial records and transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental finances and administrative operations.
• Process purchasing and reimbursement activities.
• Assist payroll administration and travel coordination.
• Maintain records and equipment inventory.
• Serve as a trusted resource for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

Skills

Fiscal bookkeeping

Financial record reconciliation

Excel & Word

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Confidential information handling

Education

Accounting or related degree

Tools

Banner

HokieMart

TimeClock Plus

Emburse/Chrome River

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a detail-oriented Fiscal Technician to support the economics department's finances and administrative operations. You will process purchasing, reimbursements, payroll-related tasks, travel coordination, and records management, while maintaining equipment inventories and ensuring policy compliance.

The successful candidate collaborates with faculty, staff, and students, demonstrates strong Excel/Word skills, and handles confidential information with discretion in a