Fiscal Technician / Sr. Fiscal Technician

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fiscal Technician to join their Finance and Operations Team. This pivotal role involves managing financial activities such as purchasing, payroll coordination, and travel reimbursements while ensuring compliance with university and state guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail, with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven effectiveness in improving customer experience and process efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and operational activities including purchasing and payroll coordination.
• Implement best practices in compliance with university guidelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Banner

HokieMart

Chrome River

MicroStrategy

FINTRACs

Labor Redistribution

MyJournals

CASHNet

Job description

Job Description

The Fiscal Technician / Senior Fiscal Technician will be an integral member of the Finance and Operations Team in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This role performs financial and operational activities including purchasing; employee onboarding; labor distribution; travel authorizations and reimbursements; payroll coordination; electronic reconciliations; encumbrance management; funds handling; sponsored fund management; proposal support; NI&S activities; and the implementation of best practices in compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines. This position reports to the Business and Facilities Manager.

Required Qualifications

1. Proven effectiveness improving customer experience and/or process efficiency using strong problem-solving and analytical skill sets.
2. Documented organizational skills and attention to detail leading to accurate and timely task management.
3. Proven ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline driven environment.
4. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
5. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
6. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent related training and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience performing fiscal duties in a professional setting including AP/AR, travel arrangements and reimbursements, journal entries and reconciliations.
2. Experience with large enterprise database systems involving financial information.
3. Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as the Banner, HokieMart, Banner Time Entry System, Chrome River, MicroStrategy, FINTRACs, Labor Redistribution, MyJournals and CASHNet.
4. Experience with Virginia Tech Foundation Accounts Payable business processes such as Request for Payment and Fund Transfer Requests.
5. Knowledge of university academic and financial policies and procedures.
6. Experience interpreting and applying complex regulations, policies and organizational processes.

Pay Band: 4

Overtime Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Restricted

Salary Information: $46,000 - $62,000 per year

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: 03/24/2025

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