Fiscal Technician

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Department of Biochemistry seeks a Fiscal Technician to support administrative, financial, and research operations in Blacksburg. You will report to the Business Manager and handle purchasing, accounts payable, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and other daily office duties, contributing to efficient unit operations.

A background in accounting or business administration is required; experience with databases for financial operations and proficiency with Microsoft Office are

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or business administration is required.
• Bookkeeping or fiscal experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with databases for financial operations is desirable.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with office software and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing, accounts payable, travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Assist with select administrative duties that support daily operations.
• Collaborate with the Business Manager and departmental staff.

Skills

Accounting experience

Bookkeeping

Financial databases

General accounting principles

Office software proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Tools

HokieMart

Banner Finance

Web Reports

Chrome River

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Biochemistry is seeking a Fiscal Technician to support the administrative, financial and research functions of the department. This position will report directly to and work closely with the Business Manager. Areas of responsibility include purchasing, accounts payable, travel arrangements, reimbursements. The position also may assist with select administrative duties that support daily operations.

Required Qualifications

Experience in accounting, business administration, or related field; Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounting, or fiscal position; Experience using databases for financial operations; Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures; Demonstrated proficiency with current office computer software; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; Ability to use independent judgment and decision making and work autonomously within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with HokieMart, Banner Finance, Web Reports, corporate purchasing cards, and Chrome River; Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

40,000-50,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

11/12/2026 (Open until filled)

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.

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