Advancement Finance Specialist

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Advancement Division seeks a Financial Specialist to deliver high-quality financial and administrative services, supporting travel reimbursements, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reconciliations. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the role ensures compliance with university and state requirements, maintains documentation, and supports audits and annual surveys.

A proactive team member, you will help safeguard resources and contribute to donor engagement and

Qualifications

• Experience in performing financial responsibilities while maintaining and reconciling expenditures using ledgers of accounts.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting effectively with various groups.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft applications for database management using electronic spreadsheets.
• Experience in prioritizing tasks and working independently while performing multiple tasks.
• Ability to learn, update and maintain new software/applications quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle confidential materials and information.

Responsibilities

• Processing travel reimbursements, accounts receivable/payable, monthly reconciliations, and PCard transactions.
• Reviewing and submitting financial transactions through systems such as HokieMart and Emburse Enterprise.
• Assisting with the coordination of financial reporting and documentation to support audits, compliance reviews, and internal planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Interacting with groups

MS Excel

Prioritizing tasks

Software adoption

Handling confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or applicable discipline

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Tools

Banner or similar finance system

MicroStrategy

HokieMart or e-procurement

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Advancement Division seeks a Financial Specialist to deliver high-quality financial and administrative services, supporting travel reimbursements, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reconciliations. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the role ensures compliance with university and state requirements, maintains documentation, and supports audits and annual surveys.

A proactive team member, you will help safeguard resources and contribute to donor engagement and