Fiscal Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech is seeking a Fiscal Technician to provide fiscal and administrative support as part of a shared services team within the Office of the Dean.

Responsibilities include purchasing, accounts payable, travel processing, documentation management, and monthly reconciliation of department and foundation accounts. The role may also assist with general administrative tasks to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent.
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or fiscal operations.
• Familiarity with financial databases and systems.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook/Google Workspace.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders, accounts payable, and travel processing.
• Documentation management and monthly reconciliation of department and foundation accounts.
• Support daily operations with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial systems familiarity

Accounting principles

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Fiscal Training Program credential

Tools

HokieMart

ChromeRiver

SharePoint

Banner Finance

VT Foundation funds

Job description

Job Description

The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) seeks aFiscal Technician to provide fiscal and administrative support aspart of a shared services team within the Office of the Dean. Thisposition reports to the Director of the CLAHS Shared Services Teamwithin the Business Services area and plays a key role in ensuringcompliance with university and state financial policies.Responsibilities include purchasing, accounts payable, travelprocessing, documentation management, and monthly reconciliation ofdepartmental and foundation accounts. The position may also assistwith general administrative tasks to support dailyoperations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, orrelated field, or equivalent combination of education, training,and experience.
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or fiscaloperations.
• Familiarity with financial databases and systems.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint,and Outlook/Google Workspace.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizationalskills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and produceaccurate work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively ina team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of university or state purchasing and travelpolicies.
• Experience with systems such as HokieMart, ChromeRiver,SharePoint, Banner Finance, and VT Foundation funds.
• Completion of the Fiscal Training Program or equivalentcredential in fiscal support or administration.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience, $48,000 to $55,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

08/31/26

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking ahands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to beleaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institutionthat enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout theworld, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, andcreativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverseenrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College . The university has a significant presenceacross Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sitesin Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution,Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in researchannually.

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