Strategic Fiscal Administrator (Remote-Eligible)

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development seeks a Fiscal Administrator to provide comprehensive fiscal support and oversee departmental financial operations in Fairfax, VA. The role includes budgeting, financial planning, travel and procurement oversight, revenue tracking, and ensuring compliance with university policies while supporting faculty, staff, programs, and operations.

Post requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field with three+ years of experience in fiscal/financial administration.
• Experience budgeting, financial planning, and reporting processes in a higher education or public sector.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Processes and approves financial transactions and reconciliations in compliance with policies.
• Oversees purchasing, invoices, and reimbursements for timely payments.
• Manages travel authorizations, registrations, and reimbursements per university policies.
• Coordinates hotel contracts, event registrations, and related expenses.
• Oversees billing and revenue tracking for contracts, courses, workshops, and events.
• Maintains internal controls and supports audits and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting/Forecasting

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

3+ years of professional fiscal/financial administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Internet research tools

Patriot Web/Banner/MicroStrategy

Job description

George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development seeks a Fiscal Administrator to provide comprehensive fiscal support and oversee departmental financial operations in Fairfax, VA. The role includes budgeting, financial planning, travel and procurement oversight, revenue tracking, and ensuring compliance with university policies while supporting faculty, staff, programs, and operations.

Post requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage