Financial Services Associate

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute seeks a Financial Services Associate to support daily fiscal operations, including procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and travel. The role ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and maintains internal controls, guiding faculty and staff on financial procedures.

The position interfaces with the Controller’s Office, Bursar’s Office, and Procurement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field or equivalent training/experience.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with fiscal processes such as accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day fiscal operations including procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget and travel.
• Ensure compliance with university, state and federal regulations and maintain internal controls.
• Serve as point of contact to guide faculty and staff on financial procedures and processes.
• Coordinate with Controller’s Office, Bursar’s Office and Procurement department.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Financial databases

Independent collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience

Tools

HokieMart

Banner

Emburse

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Services Associate provides support to the day-to‑day fiscal operations of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Responsibilities include various fiscal and administrative tasks in areas of procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget, and travel. The Financial Services Associate is responsible for ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, maintaining internal controls, and serves as a point of contact to provide guidance for faculty and staff regarding financial procedures and processes. They will also coordinate and work with university departments such as the Controller’s Office, Bursar’s Office, and Procurement department.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with current office computer software such as Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Knowledge and experience to support fiscal processes via accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping and/or related experience.
• Familiarity with financial databases and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of Virginia Tech policies and procedures.
• Experience with HokieMart, Banner and emburse.
• Professional office experience in an academic, medical or business environment.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory and compliance concerns and applicability to universities.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $45,000. Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40

Review Date

8/14/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School, and Honors College.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.