Financial Services Associate

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke is seeking a Financial Services Associate to support day-to-day fiscal operations including procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and travel. The role emphasizes compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and maintains internal controls while guiding staff on financial procedures.

The successful candidate will coordinate with the Controller’s Office, Bursar’s Office, and Procurement,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping or related fiscal tasks.
• Familiarity with financial databases and systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

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.
• Provide guidance on financial procedures to faculty and staff.
• Coordinate with Controller’s Office, Bursar’s Office, and Procurement department.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Fiscal processes knowledge

Independent and team work

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HokieMart

Banner

emburse

Financial databases/systems

Job description

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 community dedicated 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 medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. 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.