Fiscal Technician

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

This is the fiscal technician position for the Department of Economics. Fiscal duties involve maintaining financial records and processing transactions for a number of accounts, including operating, salary, overhead, startup and Virginia Tech Foundation accounts in addition to research grant funds. This means reconciling all accounts monthly in accordance with State and University guidelines and making certain that Department Management and Principal Investigators on grants get monthly updates of budget projections. This position is also responsible for all department purchases, verifying the accuracy of invoices and processing them for payment as well as preparing and entering wage payroll. This position is also responsible for travel arrangements for faculty and department visitors. In addition, the fiscal technician is responsible for maintaining inventory records for the departmental computers and equipment, including checking out computers to members of the department, maintaining inventory records and arranging for unneeded equipment to go to surplus property. Assists with any other office needs as requested and assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated bookkeeping experience maintaining and reconciling multiple accounts
• Demonstrated experience purchasing items from multiple sources for a large organization
• Extensive customer service experience engaging with individuals from a wide range of professional, cultural and personal backgrounds
• Experience preparing financial reports
• Demonstrated ability to design and maintain large spreadsheets or databases containing complex data

Nice To Haves

• We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification.
• Degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• Experience with Banner or an equivalent financial record keeping system
• Experience with HokieMart or an equivalent purchasing system
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedures related to fiscal, purchasing and personnel actions for Virginia Tech, the State of Virginia or a major university other than Virginia Tech
• Experience working in a job environment where prioritizing tasks and working independently were essential skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining financial records
• Processing transactions for a number of accounts, including operating, salary, overhead, startup and Virginia Tech Foundation accounts in addition to research grant funds
• Reconciling all accounts monthly in accordance with State and University guidelines
• Making certain that Department Management and Principal Investigators on grants get monthly updates of budget projections
• Responsible for all department purchases
• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and processing them for payment
• Preparing and entering wage payroll
• Responsible for travel arrangements for faculty and department visitors
• Maintaining inventory records for the departmental computers and equipment, including checking out computers to members of the department
• Arranging for unneeded equipment to go to surplus property
• Assists with any other office needs as requested and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees