Financial Services Associate

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance the Financial Services Associate provides support to the day-to-day fiscal operations of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Responsibilities include various fiscal and administrative tasks in areas of procurement accounts payable accounts receivable budget and travel. The Financial Services Associate is responsible for ensuring compliance with university state and federal regulations maintaining internal controls and serves as a point of contact to provide guidance for faculty and staff regarding financial procedures and processes. They will also coordinate and work with university departments such as the Controllers Office Bursars Office and Procurement department.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in accounting business finance or related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with current office computer software such as Excel Word Outlook.
Knowledge and experience to support fiscal processes via accounting accounts payable bookkeeping and/or related experience.
Familiarity with financial databases and systems.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Working knowledge of Virginia Tech policies and procedures.
Experience with HokieMart Banner and emburse.
Professional office experience in an academic medical or business environment.
Familiarity with federal and state regulatory and compliance concerns and applicability to universities.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $45000. Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40

Review Date

8/14/2026

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

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