Fiscal Technician - INBRE

As a Fiscal Technician 3, you will provide day-to-day operational and fiscal support for the Alaska INBRE (IdeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence), based on-campus within the Institute of Arctic Biology (IAB). This role provides an important link between complex scientific research and university administration. This position will work directly with the Alaska INBRE statewide network of researchers, students, and faculty to provide accurate coordination for procurement, complex travel logistics, and detailed grant tracking they need to succeed.

• Fiscal & Budgetary Expertise: In-depth knowledge of accounting functions (AP/AR and activity codes) and diverse funding streams (grants, and unrestricted funds), with the ability to analyze financial documents, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with strict cost-transfer timelines. 

• Computer Skills: Intermediate computer skills with proven experience navigating complex databases and automated accounting systems, specifically University Banner, QMENU, and Toad. 

• Software Proficiency: Practical daily experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive) to track, organize, and maintain precise data. 

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Analytical and troubleshooting skills to independently identify account discrepancies, review financial documents, and resolve problematic fiscal issues. 

• Policy Guidance: Ability to interpret, apply and navigate complex travel processes, procedures, rules and regulations, alongside fiscal rules, purchasing regulations, and UA Board of Regents (BOR) policies. 

• Time Management: Ability to manage tight deadlines and multi-task independently through frequent workplace interruptions with minimal supervision. 

• Customer Service: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a collaborative attitude, and the ability to provide clear, friendly fiscal guidance to a diverse university community. 

• Ethics & Confidentiality: A high standard of professionalism and integrity to protect sensitive, secure, and confidential data

Other special skills/knowledge preferred: Experience with Banner. Willingness to complete additional training as required for successful completion of job duties. Ability to train and provide guidance to other technicians. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Zoom.

Required Submission paperwork: 

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position, along with a current résumé and the contact information for three professional references.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of college coursework in Accounting or related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska-Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. 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 the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 77, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ruth Dinardi, IAB HR Manager, at View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

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