Fiscal Technician

Position Number: 01340A

Department: VICE PROVOST ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Job Description

This position will manage the financial records for units as assigned by Academic Affairs, both pertaining to state funds and the Research Foundation funds including: setting up spreadsheets and/or databases and recording, monitoring, and reporting budget and grant information, reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies with the Banner system, assisting relevant leadership with annual budget process, monitoring account balances, and recommending adjustment actions. Responsible for completion of payroll and purchasing activities. Manage, procure, and administer all purchases through the eVA procurement system. This position will also be responsible for monitoring graduate assistant stipends and waivers to ensure units stay within their allocations.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain spreadsheets to maintain budgets.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use a variety of PC-Based software, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures relating to the accounting, hiring, and procurement areas.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse public.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan work and adapt to changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience monitoring and reconciling budgets and accounts payable.
Some experience in a fiscal support role.
Considerable fiscal accounting experience.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Some knowledge of the eVA procurement system.
Demonstrated ability to use Banner and Insight.
Some knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia accounting, procurement, and hiring policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

This is an on-campus position.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Requisition Number: S03338

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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