Finance & Administration Specialist

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Fiscal Technician to support the administrative, financial and research functions of the Department of Biochemistry. You will report to the Business Manager and assist with purchasing, accounts payable, travel arrangements and reimbursements.

The role may also take on select administrative duties to support daily operations. This is a regular, full-time position with a 40-hour work week and overtime eligibility for non-exempt staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or fiscal position.
• Experience using databases for financial operations.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with current office software.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative, financial and research functions of the department.
• Report to the Business Manager and work closely with them.
• Responsibilities include purchasing, accounts payable, travel arrangements, reimbursements.
• May assist with select administrative duties to support daily operations.

Skills

Accounting & Admin experience

Bookkeeping experience

Financial databases

Accounting principles

Office software proficiency

Communication & organization

Independent judgment

Tools

HokieMart

Banner Finance

Web Reports

Corporate purchasing cards

Chrome River

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Fiscal Technician to support the administrative, financial and research functions of the Department of Biochemistry. You will report to the Business Manager and assist with purchasing, accounts payable, travel arrangements and reimbursements.

The role may also take on select administrative duties to support daily operations. This is a regular, full-time position with a 40-hour work week and overtime eligibility for non-exempt staff.