Fiscal Technician

Fiscal Technician

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads both students and employers for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The Fiscal Technician part time position will provide financial oversight of processing day-to-day financial transactions and reporting of TCC's Educational Foundation and the TCC Real Estate Foundation in accordance with state, federal, VCCS, AICPA and FASB standards, policies, and procedures.

The Fiscal Technician part time position will ensure accurate and timely recording, reporting and classification of TCC Educational Foundation and TCC Real Estate Foundation financial transactions. This is accomplished by ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and within the Foundations', State, VCCS and College policies and procedures.

The Fiscal Technician is responsible for processing daily and weekly funding requests, processing accounts payable transactions, prepare time accounts payable reconciliations, analyzing financial data related to accounts payable and account reconciliations, and preparing Ad Hoc reports as needed. The Fiscal Technician assists the TCC community regarding fund balances and works closely with the Development Office personnel to ensure that timely and accurate reporting of Foundation gifts. Additionally, the Fiscal Technician assists in the compiling financial data related to annual and year-end reporting processes.

As part of our recruitment process for financial positions, a credit check will be conducted. Functional Responsibilities include : review availability of funds for Foundations fund requests, update and maintain the tracking log of the approved fund request, and notify requestor the status of the fund requests. Process accounts payable invoices and check requests for the Foundations. Communicates with Foundation staff, Institutional Advancement staff, Foundation fund recipients via email and telephone conversations to provide outstanding customer service whereby addressing their concerns. Perform bank reconciliations and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Maintain and organize financial records both electronically and physically, this includes preparing the Library of Virginia Records Destruction form. Scanning supporting documentation into Financial Edge. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes for the Foundations. Assist with budget preparation and forecasting. Assist with tax preparation : 990, 1099. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications include : knowledge of the functional areas of billing and invoicing, knowledge of budget / financial management practices and techniques, knowledge of accounting principles, particularly accounts receivable, knowledge of and ability to use a variety of PC-based software including e-mail, word-processing, spread sheets, database and power point, skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite products, skilled in using 10-key calculator, ability to apply appropriate customer service techniques, use sound judgment to resolve client-related issues, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, ability to organize, key, edit and accurately proof documents, ability to maintain accurate records, ability to work independently and as a part of a team to achieve department goals, ability to multitask; meet multiple deadlines at once, must be highly organized and detail oriented, must possess strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.

Additional Considerations include knowledge of the Blackbaud product Financial Edge.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.