Part-Time Finance & Administration Support Specialist

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

UREC access

Pet insurance

Holidays 12 per year

Talent development trainings

Job summary

James Madison University’s Center for Global Engagement seeks a part-time Finance Support Specialist to provide day-to-day fiscal and administrative support across the CGE. You will assist with routine financial processing, reconciliations, purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and records, working closely with the Finance Manager.

The role focuses on international and global programs, handling routine transactions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with university and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial, bookkeeping, accounting, administrative, purchasing, travel, or related processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow policies, exercise sound judgment in routine situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• Demonstrated professionalism and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process routine accounting and financial transactions for CGE and its units.
• Serve as central point of contact for routine fiscal paperwork.
• Review documentation for account information, required approvals, and supporting materials.
• Track transactions through completion and follow up on missing information.
• Support payroll reallocations and routine fiscal transactions.
• Maintain departmental account information, transaction logs, and other fiscal tracking tools.
• Complete monthly reconciliations and small purchase card reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and other partners as needed.
• Refer complex policy questions to the Finance Manager.
• Maintain electronic fiscal records and assist with financial reporting.

Skills

Financial processes

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Policies & judgment

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Chrome River

PeopleSoft

eVA

Job description

James Madison University’s Center for Global Engagement seeks a part-time Finance Support Specialist to provide day-to-day fiscal and administrative support across the CGE. You will assist with routine financial processing, reconciliations, purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and records, working closely with the Finance Manager.

The role focuses on international and global programs, handling routine transactions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with university and state requirements.