What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Technician-Business Office position at Mountain Empire Community Coll?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Fiscal Technician-Business Office
Role Title
Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code
19013-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
29900120
Agency
Mountain Empire Community Coll
Division
Mountain Empire Community Coll (Div)
Work Location
Wise - 195
Hiring Range
$32,843 - $41,846
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sensitive Position
Yes
Job Description
Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
The Accounts Payable Fiscal Technician will oversee the agency’s capital expenditures while offering financial, administrative, and clerical support to the Business Office. Key tasks include processing, verifying, and paying invoices to ensure timely payments and expense control, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s CAPP Manual. The role also involves reconciling monthly transactions, acting as the agency’s coordinator and trainer for purchase card transactions, backup to other positions in the Business Office, and providing customer service.
The Accounts Payable Fiscal Technician will oversee the agency’s capital expenditures while offering financial, administrative, and clerical support to the Business Office. Key tasks include processing, verifying, and paying invoices to ensure timely payments and expense control, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s CAPP Manual. The role also involves reconciling monthly transactions, acting as the agency’s coordinator and trainer for purchase card transactions, backup to other positions in the Business Office, and providing customer service.
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success in the Position:
- Demonstrated reliability and a high level of trustworthiness.
- Willingness to learn accounting software, including retrieving and interpreting reports, and to learn updates to software.
- Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
- Capacity to maintain confidential and precise records.
- Understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
- Exceptional written communication and verbal customer service abilities.
- Capability to follow both verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Strong data entry skills.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative, especially in the area of self-development in the position.
- Proficient in creating spreadsheets from scratch.
Required minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in accounting, finance, banking, or business. Ideal applicants will have experience, coursework, training, and/or a demonstrated aptitude in areas such as accounts payable, banking, or financial systems. An associate’s degree in an applicable field may substituted for relevant experience.
Additional Considerations
Higher education degree in related area of business.
Certified Accounts Payable Professional certification.
Certified Accounts Payable Professional certification.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Infrequent statewide travel for training.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3370P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/11/2025
Job Close Date
04/24/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Cory Darnell
Email
hr@mecc.edu
Phone Number
276-523-9081
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:
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.
Salary : $32,843 - $41,846
