Fiscal Technician / Sr. Fiscal Technician

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fiscal Technician to join their Finance and Operations Team. This role is crucial for managing financial and operational tasks, ensuring compliance with university and state guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and be proficient in Microsoft Office. You will have the opportunity to enhance customer experience and improve process efficiency within a dynamic environment dedicated to knowledge and innovation. Join a vibrant community focused on leadership and problem-solving, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the university's mission.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and operational activities including purchasing and payroll coordination.
• Manage funds and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Support proposal activities and implement best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Banner

HokieMart

Chrome River

MicroStrategy

FINTRACs

Labor Redistribution

CASHNet

Job description

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Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical

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

Review Date

03/24/2025

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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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