Study Abroad Programs Fiscal Technician

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Education Office (GEO) at Virginia Tech seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized fiscal technician to manage the financial and contractual operations of a diverse portfolio of study abroad programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the fiscal health, compliance, and operational success of programs by overseeing budgets, student payments, vendor contracts, and financial reporting, and managing program funds. Working closely with program managers, faculty leaders, and university offices such as Procurement, Controller, Bursar, and Accounts Payable, the Study Abroad Programs Fiscal Technician will lead financial processes throughout the program lifecycle. The position also provides guidance and training to faculty leaders and ensures compliance with university policies and international payment regulations. This position reports to the Senior Fiscal Technician and will cross train and serve as back up for duties performed by other GEO Fiscal Technicians.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems such as Banner Finance (or comparable platforms).
Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles and procedures.
Demonstrated experience reconciling fiscal accounts and managing budgets.
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate fiscal data.
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated attention to detail, which should be clearly reflected in your application materials.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial processes and problem-solving.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
Experience coordinating complex projects or multi-step processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
Knowledge of university fiscal, HR, and procurement policies and procedures.
Experience processing international payments and working with vendor tax forms (W-9, W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E).
Proficiency with enterprise systems such as HokieMart, MicroStrategy, Accounts Receivable, Banner Student Accounts and Banner Time Entry.
Procurement experience in a higher education or government setting.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in financial operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee budgets, student payments, vendor contracts, and financial reporting for study abroad programs.
Manage program funds.
Lead financial processes throughout the program lifecycle in collaboration with program managers, faculty leaders, and university offices.
Provide guidance and training to faculty leaders on financial processes.
Ensure compliance with university policies and international payment regulations.
Cross-train and serve as a backup for other GEO Fiscal Technicians.