What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Technician / Sr. Fiscal Technician position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Fiscal Technician / Senior Fiscal Technician will be in integral member of the Finance and Operations Team in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This role performs financial and operational activities including purchasing; employee onboarding; labor distribution; travel authorizations and reimbursements; payroll coordination; electronic reconciliations; encumbrance management; funds handling; sponsored fund management; proposal support; NI&S activities; and the implementation of best practices in compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines. This position reports to the Business and Facilities Manager.
Required Qualifications
Proven effectiveness improving customer experience and/or process efficiency using strong problem-solving and analytical skill sets.
Documented organizational skills and attention to detail leading to accurate and timely task management
Proven ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline driven environment.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent related training and/or experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing fiscal duties in a professional setting including AP/AR, travel arrangements and reimbursements, journal entries and reconciliations.
Experience with large enterprise database systems involving financial information.
Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as the Banner, HokieMart, Banner Time Entry System, Chrome River, MicroStrategy, FINTRACs, Labor Redistribution, MyJournals and CASHNet.
Experience with Virginia Tech Foundation Accounts Payable business processes such as Request for Payment and Fund Transfer Requests.
Knowledge of university academic and financial policies and procedures.
Experience interpreting and applying complex regulations, policies and organizational processes.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$46,000 - $62,000 per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
03/24/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact David Price at dprice30@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Fiscal Technician / Senior Fiscal Technician will be in integral member of the Finance and Operations Team in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This role performs financial and operational activities including purchasing; employee onboarding; labor distribution; travel authorizations and reimbursements; payroll coordination; electronic reconciliations; encumbrance management; funds handling; sponsored fund management; proposal support; NI&S activities; and the implementation of best practices in compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines. This position reports to the Business and Facilities Manager.
Required Qualifications
Proven effectiveness improving customer experience and/or process efficiency using strong problem-solving and analytical skill sets.
Documented organizational skills and attention to detail leading to accurate and timely task management
Proven ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline driven environment.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent related training and/or experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing fiscal duties in a professional setting including AP/AR, travel arrangements and reimbursements, journal entries and reconciliations.
Experience with large enterprise database systems involving financial information.
Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as the Banner, HokieMart, Banner Time Entry System, Chrome River, MicroStrategy, FINTRACs, Labor Redistribution, MyJournals and CASHNet.
Experience with Virginia Tech Foundation Accounts Payable business processes such as Request for Payment and Fund Transfer Requests.
Knowledge of university academic and financial policies and procedures.
Experience interpreting and applying complex regulations, policies and organizational processes.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$46,000 - $62,000 per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
03/24/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact David Price at dprice30@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $46,000 - $62,000
