Fiscal Technician / Sr. Fiscal Technician

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.

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

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.

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Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

$46,000 - $62,000 per year

40

03/24/2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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