Fiscal Specialist - Dept. of Anatomy

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Position Summary: 

The selected candidate for this position will provide day-to-day fiscal and post award grant management support to assigned departments. This position provides an opportunity to apply financial and administrative skills in a fast-paced, diverse environment, contributing to the success of department fiscal and administrative operations. The position will present opportunities for career growth in departmental financial and operations management.

The Fiscal Specialist will work under the direction of the Department Administrator and other senior fiscal
staff to:

• Complete monthly reconciliations for all assigned sponsored programs and other departmental
  ledgers;
• Maintain all necessary records and justifications for expenses charges to sponsored programs
• Learn how to monitor sponsored programs expenditures for allowability, allocability, and
  reasonableness
• Provide financial reporting, projections, or other financial support for department faculty and
  administrative leadership to aid in management of their sponsored projects
• Serve as fiscal approver on sponsored project related expenses
• Support Faculty in completing progress and final expenditure reports for sponsored programs
• Other administrative duties as requested

Minimum Hiring Standards: 

• Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years in administrative support role preferably with financial experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Accuracy, adaptability, and dependability are essential
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within established deadlines and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment
• Experience using Excel software and the ability to learn VCU accounting systems, as well as a willingness to assist others in using these systems
• Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Hiring Standards: 

• Knowledge of current funding agency guidelines and restrictions on expenditures, as well as federal, state, and university guidelines
• Experience in post-award and/or pre-award grant management
• Experience using the Banner Finance system
• Some work experience or an equivalent combination of training & experience in an accounting office setting

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment
to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Flexible Work Arrangement Available

University Job Code: 18211 - 18213

ORP Eligible: No

Salary Range: up to $60,000

Position Details:

Department: Anatomy and Neurobiology
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: SOM HR

Salary : $60,000