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James Madison University Foundation is hiring a Fiscal Technician to support disbursement processing for the Foundation. The role involves analyzing and processing payment requests from Foundation funds, ensuring compliance with policies, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate payments.

Highlights

Analyze and process requests for non-scholarship payments from Foundation funds
Ensure compliance with Foundation disbursement policies
Communicate with internal and external customers to process payments
Required proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Adobe Sign, and Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
Experience with Microsoft Access and Abila MIP is preferred
Prior accounts payable, data entry, or fund accounting experience is advantageous
Pay range: $50,000-$52,000
Position is full-time, non-exempt, and classified staff
Employment contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check

Fiscal Technician – JMU Foundation Full Description

Working Title:Fiscal Technician – JMU Foundation

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: University Advancement Unit

Department:400310 - JMU Foundation, Inc.

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount:$50,000-$52,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/15/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

James Madison University Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) is a 501©3 not-for-profit
organization, formed to promote the achievement and further the aims and purposes of James Madison University. This position supports disbursement processing for the Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyzes and processes all requests for (non-scholarship) payment from Foundation funds, ensuring compliance with established Foundation disbursement policies, from receipt of payment voucher through disbursement and payee payment processing. Communicates with internal and external customers as required to process payments in compliance with payment regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:
Competency in Microsoft applications including Excel and Outlook
Competency in Adobe Sign & Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents (orally and in writing)
Ability to work with a team and independently when necessary

Additional Considerations:
Prior accounts payable, data entry or fund accounting experience
Experience with Microsoft Access and Abila MIP

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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