Inventory Specialist Senior
About The Position
The Controller’s Office, Fixed Assets Equipment and Inventory Services team, is looking for a new team member to play a crucial role in their responsibility for daily tagging activity related to high volumes of equipment acquisitions. This role involves traveling around campus to locate, tag, and ensure the accurate recording of new equipment, with an annual volume of approximately 10,000 items totaling $75 million. The specialist will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to ensure efficient and compliant tagging processes, adhering to established guidelines and policies.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices
- Customer service experience in a professional office environment
- Strong computer proficiency utilizing applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook
- Data entry experience
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with various levels of faculty, staff and students
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and handle various tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in business or related discipline
- Working knowledge of accounting databases such as Banner Finance or other large accounting database
- Experience creating ad hoc reports, performing data analysis and reconciliations
- Working knowledge of scientific/research equipment
- Fixed asset management or inventory experience
Responsibilities
- Traveling around campus to locate, tag, and ensure the accurate recording of new equipment.
- Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to ensure efficient and compliant tagging processes.
- Adhering to established guidelines and policies for equipment tagging.
Benefits
- Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech
- Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities
- Formal employee award and recognition program
- Professional learning opportunities
- Generous leave
- Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
- Work-life balance
- Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment
- Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
