Fiscal Technician

Join our the School of Education team as a fiscal technician supporting the financial operations of the School and it's programs.

The position provides comprehensive fiscal and administrative support to the School of Education, with responsibility for procurement, budgeting, financial transactions, travel, and fiscal reporting. The position works closely with the dean, department chairs, program leads, faculty, staff, and other university partners to ensure purchases, payments, travel, and financial transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include processing requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, Pro Card transactions, reimbursements, invoices, journal vouchers, and other financial transactions; monitoring budgets and restricted funds; conducting monthly reconciliations; preparing financial reports and projections; supporting grant and contract account management; and assisting travelers with Concur and university travel requirements.

The position also serves as a resource to the dean, department chairs, program leads, faculty and staff by interpreting fiscal and procurement policies, providing guidance on appropriate purchasing methods and documentation, and helping ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and audit-ready. The successful candidate will also cross-train with other fiscal staff and provide backup support as needed.

To thrive in this position, candidate will bring strong fiscal and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex financial and administrative systems. Candidate will be comfortable working with Banner or similar financial systems, electronic spreadsheets, databases, and financial reporting tools.

Candidate will be successful in this role if they enjoy solving problems, researching financial discrepancies, interpreting policies, and helping others understand complex fiscal and procurement processes. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines are essential.

Candidate will also build effective working relationships with the dean, faculty, staff, department chairs, program leads, and university partners. The ability to communicate clearly, maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards, work independently and collaboratively, and remain effective under pressure will be important to your success.

This role is well suited for someone who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, enjoys working with financial data, and is willing to lead, advise, and serve as a resource to others.

Associate’s degree in applied Accounting or related field and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule Grade 78, based on education and experience.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Tonia Dousay, Dean, School of Education, at tadousay.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants…