Accounting Associate

Job Description

We're 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 you're passionate about detailed record keeping, fiscal reconciliation, and general administration, please keep reading.

When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

HERE'S 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 $50,000-$55,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

• Associate's 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.