"Study Abroad Programs Fiscal Technician"

Job Description

The Global Education Office (GEO) at Virginia Tech seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized fiscal technician to manage the financial and contractual operations of a diverse portfolio of study abroad programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the fiscal health, compliance, and operational success of programs by overseeing budgets, student payments, vendor contracts, and financial reporting, and managing program funds.

Working closely with program managers, faculty leaders, and university offices such as Procurement, Controller, Bursar, and Accounts Payable, the Study Abroad Programs Fiscal Technician will lead financial processes throughout the program lifecycle. The position also provides guidance and training to faculty leaders and ensures compliance with university policies and international payment regulations.

This position will cross train and serve as back up for duties performed by other GEO Fiscal Technicians.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems such as Banner Finance (or comparable platforms).
• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience reconciling fiscal accounts and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate fiscal data.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, which should be clearly reflected in your application materials.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial processes and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
• Experience coordinating complex projects or multi-step processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of university fiscal, HR, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Experience processing international payments and working with vendor tax forms (W-9, W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E).
• Proficiency with enterprise systems such as HokieMart, MicroStrategy, Accounts Receivable, Banner Student Accounts and Banner Time Entry.
• Procurement experience in a higher education or government setting.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in financial operations.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience, up to $55,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Beginning November 17, 2025

Additional Information

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

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