Finance & Budgets Administrator (Remote Eligible)

George-Mason-University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA seeks a Fiscal Administrator to provide comprehensive fiscal support across the department and manage financial operations, travel, procurement, and revenue processing.

The role oversees budget development, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls to ensure compliance with university and state policies, collaborating with faculty and staff for sound financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal, accounting, or financial administration including oversight of complex transactions.
• Experience supporting budget development, financial planning, and reporting processes.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to provide functional oversight.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies in higher education or public-sector environments.
• Strong analytical skills with budgeting, tracking, and forecasting revenue and expenses.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial management, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new electronic systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Processes and/or approves financial transactions (honorariums, payments, reimbursements, p-card purchases, eVA orders).
• Manages purchasing activities and oversees invoices, purchase orders, and reimbursements for timely payments.
• Processes travel authorizations, arrangements, and reimbursements per university policies.
• Coordinates hotel contracts, event registrations, and related travel or event expenses.
• Oversees billing, invoicing, and revenue tracking for contract courses, workshops, and events.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining internal controls and best practices for fiscal operations.
• Supports development and management of department budgets and financial planning.
• Provides guidance on allowable expenditures and financial projections.
• Supports audits and compliance-related requests with documentation.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Office software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Internet research tools

Job description

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA seeks a Fiscal Administrator to provide comprehensive fiscal support across the department and manage financial operations, travel, procurement, and revenue processing.

The role oversees budget development, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls to ensure compliance with university and state policies, collaborating with faculty and staff for sound financial planning.