Financial Specialist – Compliance & Reporting

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Financial Specialist to join the Advancement Division. You will manage financial transactions, reimbursements, and purchasing activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with university policies.

The role supports audits, reporting, and documentation, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with state and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with teams and attention to detail are essential for success.

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 reconciliation

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Learning new software

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline

Tools

Banner

MicroStrategy

HokieMart

SharePoint

Emburse Enterprise

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Financial Specialist to join the Advancement Division. You will manage financial transactions, reimbursements, and purchasing activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with university policies.

The role supports audits, reporting, and documentation, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with state and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with teams and attention to detail are essential for success.