Financial Specialist

Advertising Summary: VCU has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Specialist to join the Treasury Services team!

Unit: Treasury Services MBU

Department: Treasury Services

Department Summary: VCU has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Specialist to join the Treasury Services team!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administers and maintains accounting functions and related activities for campus based loan programs ensuring compliance with university, state and federal regulations including Perkins loan assignments to the Department of Education
• Researches and verifies outgoing wires before processing at the bank
• Serves as the backup for daily disbursement operations
• Processes US Bank Prepaid card file approval requests
• Supports departmental duties and activities

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting, financial principles and operations
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret financial data and draw sound conclusions
• Ability to interface between internal customers and technical/programming staff
• Proficient use of analytical tools and techniques and the ability to apply them appropriately
• Ability to fit into a team environment as characterized by shared accountability
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a variety of projects and to work independently
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively at all levels within and outside the university
• 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 Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a state/government business environment
• Knowledge and experience with Banner
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret data based on a working knowledge of state and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience with banking platforms

Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, 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.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 18211N - Financial Specialist 1