Careers at Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Greater Washington, D.C. Area (GWDCA) regional team is seeking an ambitious, resourceful self-starter with strong financial skills to join an innovative team in a fiscal and operational support role. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance Operations & Analysis for the GWDCA, the Fiscal Technician assists with all aspects of fiscal management for regional programs and operations.

Primary responsibilities include budget monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting; purchasing and accounts payable; accounts receivable; travel and wage payroll reconciliation; wage hiring; fixed asset management; data collection and analysis; and preparation of ad hoc financial reports. The position also provides general financial and administrative support as assigned and works collaboratively as part of the GWDCA fiscal team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment where policies and procedures continue to evolve. The successful candidate must be adept at interpreting complex sponsor or institutional requirements, ensuring compliance with university policies, and achieving results with limited procedural guidance.

This is a unique opportunity to help build the financial infrastructure of a major university initiative. The incumbent must embrace change, deliver results, and take ownership in a developing operational environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a business support position.
• Experience in accounting, finance, or administrative support roles.
• Proficiency with financial software and tools, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of financial principles and procedures.
• Prior experience in a higher education or sponsored research setting.
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams or working across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities in the absence of established procedures.

3

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

$50,000 - $65,000; commensurate with experience

40

November 7, 2025

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

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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