Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics ยท 20 hours ago
Fiscal Specialist
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVirginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is seeking a Fiscal Specialist to provide financial support to the School of Animal Sciences. The role involves managing budgets, approving financial transactions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial policies.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Help lead a team to provide efficient and effective financial support to the School
Work closely with the farm unit managers and Director to establish and monitor farm budgets
Provide analytical data and ensure policy and procedures are being met
Approve Hokie Mart, Fleet Services, Purchasing Cards, and travel transactions charged to farm funds
Provide assistance with salary budget review and monitor salary savings for the School
Work with HR staff to initiate funding changes and labor redistributions for farm staff
Approve and reconcile Foundation accounts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and practices
Capacity to learn and flow University financial policies and procedures
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
Capacity for dealing with confidential information
Knowledge and skills to carry out responsibilities listed above
Preferred
Academic employment experience
Ability and willingness to understand and work effectively with various campus livestock units
Appreciation of diverse cultures and audiences
Operational and supervisory experience demonstrating exceptional administrative and logistical skills
Working knowledge of sponsored program funds
Experience working with Banner, Hokie Mart, and Banner Time Entry
Experience with Chrome River and Labor Redistribution system
Company
Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech is a premier, world-class department, ranked globally in the top ten percent.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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