Careers at Virginia Tech

The Senior Fiscal Technician provides comprehensive fiscal and operational support to assigned departments, working both independently and collaboratively under the direction of the Assistant Director of Business Affairs as part of the Provost Division’s Business Services Unit support team. The position will provide primary support to the College Access Collaborative, while also serving the broader Provost Division. The College Access Collaborative (CAC) aims to increase academic preparation, access, affordability, and degree attainment for first-generation and low-income college-bound students.

This position is responsible for a variety of business functions to include: state, sponsored, and private fund accounting, fixed asset tracking, monthly reconciliations, procurement, travel coordination, proactive budget monitoring utilizing Excel, wage payroll management, and event planning.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to interpret and apply university and foundation policies and procedures. The Senior Fiscal Technician serves as a key resource to departmental staff and leadership by processing transactions accurately and timely, monitoring budgets to proactively identify potential issues, preparing standard and ad hoc management reports, and supporting the fiscal needs of events, projects, and special initiatives.

This position requires the ability to follow direction, take initiative, and work effectively as a member of a business services team that supports the Provost Division. Effective communication and exceptional customer service are essential, as this position is expected to work across departments and coordinate with external partners to meet deadlines, solve problems, and ensure smooth operations. The candidate will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to take on other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound independent judgment in daily decision-making while maintaining high standards of compliance, customer service, and confidentiality.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field; or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Previous experience in office administration, fiscal coordination, project or event support, or related administrative functions demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of accounting/financial systems as well as office practices and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, especially Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills with the ability to interact comfortably and professionally with individuals at all levels.

• Experience providing fiscal and administrative support in an academic or professional office environment.
• Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as HokieMart, Banner Finance, ChromeRiver, FINTRACS, MicroStrategy, and Banner Time Entry.
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot table analysis.
• Knowledge of university and Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures related to fiscal operations, purchasing, and travel.
• Experience performing reconciliations and preparing budget status reports.

3

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

53,000 - 58,000

40

September 22, 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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