Financial Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Processing travel reimbursements, accounts receivable/payable, monthly reconciliations, and PCard transactions.
• Reviewing and submitting financial transactions through systems such as HokieMart and Emburse Enterprise.
• Aiding in the coordination of financial reporting and documentation to support audits, compliance reviews, and internal planning.
• Serving as a resource to Advancement staff, providing guidance on financial procedures and ensuring alignment with current policies.
• Contributing to the division’s participation in the annual Financial Business Compliance Survey, helping ensure that business practices meet established university standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in performing financial responsibilities while maintaining and reconciling expenditures using ledgers of accounts.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting effectively with various groups.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft applications for database management using electronic spreadsheets.
• Experience in prioritizing tasks and working independently while performing multiple tasks.
• Ability to learn, update and maintain new software/applications quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle confidential materials and information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or applicable discipline.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in Banner or similar large finance system.
• Experience in MicroStrategy or similar data analytical tool.
• Experience in HokieMart or similar e-procurement software.
• Understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia accounting guidelines.
• Experience/knowledge in budgets and reporting.
• Deposit reconciliation experience.
• Experience supervising workflow processes.

Pay

$45,000 - $55,000

Schedule

Regular Full-Time

About Virginia Tech

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 conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Advancement HR at advhr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.