Virginia Commonwealth University · 1 month ago
Senior Financial Technician
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yrVirginia Commonwealth University is seeking to hire a Senior Financial Technician for its Facilities Operations Department. The role involves ensuring accurate financial processes, managing procurement support, and providing exceptional customer service while maintaining inventory control.
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Responsibilities
Review invoices promptly and reconcile all invoice discrepancies as soon as a problem arises
Audit invoices and ensure all are processed to meet payment procedures and state guidelines
Receive goods and services in AiM and RealSource
Check on payment status of vendor invoices
Track expenditures on PO’s and alert supervisor of any issues
Primary contact for vendor payment status
Reconcile all invoice discrepancies as soon as problem arises. Audit invoices to ensure all are processed and meet prompt payment
Create electronic purchase orders and change requests in RealSource
Monitor timeliness of action on invoices (prompt pay)
Develop strong working relationships with vendors in order to provide support to supported components
Liaison with Financial Services, Procurement and Contract Administration
Track expenditures on PO’s and bring attention to any issues
Stay current on procurement processes and procurement documents
Keep supervisor apprised of all issues as they arise
Deliver clear and concise responses to customer requests, vendors, and/or VCU procurement whether verbally or in writing
Listen to and anticipate customer needs
Communicate respectfully to internal and external customers
Respond in a timely manner and take initiative to assist customers
Observe confidentiality
Uses all office resources, including telephone, office equipment, electronic communication, video chat, and the internet in a professional manner and as tools to be more communicate with staff and customers
Assist in the establishment, maintenance and tracking of warehouse locations and inventory control
Assist in spot checks and annual inventories
Place inventory orders and process complex inventory invoices
Execute counter releases of materials
Assist in the management of the AiM Inventory Module. Contribute to the establishment of the program, records maintenance, and overall success of the module
Assist in records management to include filing and retaining shipping documents, pick tickets, updating AiM, and locator information
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to execute simple to moderately complex purchases of supplies, equipment, services and inventory
Ability to proficiently use automated procurement systems
Excellent communication skills, strong math background, knowledge of general business practices including purchasing and accounting
Ability to work independently and diplomatically with both internal and external customers and vendors
Detail oriented with ability to multi-task, identify discrepancies, and apply sound judgment in resolving issues
Ability to interpret documents and communicate compliance issues
Thorough knowledge of personal computers and PC-based database management programs
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers in a professional manner
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred
Knowledge in the areas of material acquisition, sourcing, and vendor management
Experience with p-card purchases
Experience with a CMMS-based system, RealSource, and Banner
Ability to obtain VCA or VCARM certification within the first year of employment
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
And more.
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States-Japan Foundation
2025-01-15Grant· $0.1M
2024-03-12Grant· $0.08M
2024-02-01Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Karol Kain Gray
Senior VP and CFO
Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez
Professor
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