Accounting Associate

Job Description

Were currently searching for an Accounting Associate to join our Student Affairs Finance and Planning team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about detailed record keeping fiscal reconciliation and general administration please keep reading.

When was the last time you changed the world
In Virginia Techs Division of Student Affairs thats exactly what were doing every dayguiding nurturing and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:

You will be
Joining the Student Affairs Finance and Planning team; a department of business-minded individuals who are transformative and service oriented.
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Accounts Payable for Student Affairs in a regular twelve-month staff appointment.
Responsible for processing invoices according to policies reconciling vendor statements assisting in the monthly reconciliation of encumbrances and supporting daily office functions.
Operating various computer systems platforms and networks.
Communicating with internal and external customers to foster productive working relationships meet deadlines and cultivate a culture of compliance and financial stewardship.
Producing work independently and within a team that is detail and quality driven as well as action and solution focused.
Offered a base compensation package between $50000-$55000 along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: The team in Finance and Planning is a group that understands each others individual strengths and brings those together to collaboratively come up with the right solutions for our colleagues programs and services.

Required Qualifications

- Associates degree in accounting or related field or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in preparing purchasing documents processing accounts payable verifying and analyzing data and reconciling vendor statements.
- Experience with Windows Microsoft Office Products and electronic mail.
- Experience handling time-sensitive and confidential records.
- Previous customer service experience with a broad customer base.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Banner and HokieMart or other accounting software.
- Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia purchasing procedures.
- Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced high-volume environment with frequent interruptions.
- Experience working independently with limited supervision.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$50000-$55000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

06/19/2026

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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