Finance & Compliance Specialist

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

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Financial Specialist to join the Advancement Division's Business Operations team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial and administrative services to support strategic goals and ensure compliance with university and state requirements.

Key duties include processing travel reimbursements, AR/AP, reconciliations, and PCard transactions, with oversight of financial reporting and documentation for audits and planning.

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

Financial management

Communication

MS Office / Excel

Time management

Adaptability

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or applicable discipline

Tools

HokieMart

Banner

MicroStrategy

SharePoint

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Financial Specialist to join the Advancement Division's Business Operations team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial and administrative services to support strategic goals and ensure compliance with university and state requirements.

Key duties include processing travel reimbursements, AR/AP, reconciliations, and PCard transactions, with oversight of financial reporting and documentation for audits and planning.