Grants Fiscal Technician

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, part of Virginia's Community College System, is seeking a Grants Fiscal Technician to support the Grants Division.

The role handles grant-related financial transactions, journal entries, vendor and subrecipient payments, and monthly reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The position requires strong accounting knowledge, detail orientation, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and fiscal practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard office systems.
• Detail-oriented with numerical accuracy and reconciliation skills.
• Experience reviewing, processing, and reconciling financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs (preferred).
• Experience performing fiscal, accounting, or administrative support work.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to the Senior Grants Accountant within the Grants Division.
• Process and monitor grant-related financial transactions and journal entries.
• Handle vendor and subrecipient payments and corrective journal entries.
• Assist with monthly grant reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit reimbursement requests for Adult Education Grants.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and timely recovery of expenditures.

Skills

Accounting basics

Policy interpretation

Numerical accuracy

Financial reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Grant experience

Admin support

Fiscal/Accounting support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Title Grants Fiscal Technician Role Title Admin and Office Spec III Role Code 19013-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 28300101 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $49,000-$54,000. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Occasional additional hours may be required during peak reporting periods or fiscal year-end.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Grants Fiscal Technician position provides financial support to the Senior Grants Accountant within the Grants Division of the Financial Operations Department. This role is responsible for assisting with the processing and monitoring of grant‑related financial transactions, including the preparation and entry of corrective journal transactions, as well as the processing of specialized vendor and subrecipient payments. In addition, the Grants Fiscal Technician supports monthly grant reconciliations by researching and resolving outstanding procurement and payroll discrepancies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of grant financial records. The position also assists with the preparation and submission of reimbursement requests for Adult Education Grants, helping to ensure compliance with funding requirement and the timely recovery of grant expenditures.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and fiscal practices.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply established financial policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard office systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fiscal work involving numerical data, including accurate arithmetic calculations and reconciliations.
• Experience reviewing, processing, and reconciling financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Experience supporting grant‑funded programs or performing grant‑related financial processing (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing fiscal, accounting, or administrative support work

Additional Considerations

• Coursework or training in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Experience applying fiscal policies and procedures in a public‑sector or higher education environment.
• Experience working with automated financial systems.
• Experience with fixed asset or inventory tracking systems.
• Experience supporting grant‑funded programs.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel between campuses required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Posting Number CLS_4671P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 08/20/2026

Job Close Date 09/03/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name Email [e-mail] Phone Number

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100027