Job No. 155412
- Job Title:
- Business & Financial Analyst
- Employer:
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VT
- Location:
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Blacksburg , VA
- Posting Date:
- 08-May-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
At Auxiliary and Business Services (ABS), our mission is simple yet profound: to serve the Virginia Tech community by providing products and essential services so that others can achieve success in support of the Virginia Tech mission. Every day, the unwavering commitment of the ABS team brings this mission to life. Through our work, we ensure that students, faculty, staff, and visitors have access to the resources and support they need to thrive in their academic, professional, and personal endeavors.
The Business & Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliations related to the vendor and service contracts for Auxiliary Business Services. Reporting to the Associate Director of Auxiliary Business and Finance and supporting the Senior Director of Financial and Business Analytics, the incumbent has primary responsibility for all financial reconciliations of commissions and verification of payments per contract terms for units under the purview of the Senior Manager of Contractual Services. The Business & Financial Analyst also assists with the financial analysis and reporting of all other Business Services units. The incumbent cross trains with colleagues on the business operations team to provide seamless services across the supported areas.
The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Required Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Management or related field, or training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
Experience
• Experience in a professional accounting position.
• Experience preparing detailed reconciliations and/or complex billings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrated working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Thorough knowledge of procurement and business principles with the ability to research, perform complex calculations, analyze accounts, and create reports.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite within Windows operating system environments, specifically Excel.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.