Financial Services Associate

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Services Associate provides support to the day-to-day fiscal operations of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.

Responsibilities

• Perform various fiscal and administrative tasks in procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget, and travel.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain internal controls.
• Serve as a point of contact to provide guidance for faculty and staff regarding financial procedures and processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with university departments such as the Controller’s Office, Bursar’s Office, and Procurement department.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with current office computer software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge and experience supporting fiscal processes via accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and/or related experience.
• Familiarity with financial databases and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of Virginia Tech policies and procedures.
• Experience with HokieMart, Banner, and Emburse.
• Professional office experience in an academic, medical, or business environment.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory and compliance concerns and applicability to universities.

Pay

Starting at $45,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• Overtime Status: Exempt (not eligible for overtime).

About the Institute

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 Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, and conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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