UVA Facilities Management is seeking a motivated finance professional to join our team. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy problem solving, digging into financial details, and supporting colleagues across a large, mission-driven organization. You’ll work closely with both financial and operational teams to ensure purchasing activity is accurate, timely, and aligned with University policies and project needs.

In this role, you’ll do more than process transactions—you’ll analyze data, support decision-making, strengthen internal controls, and help improve the way our purchasing and financial workflows operate. If you’re looking for a role where your analytical skills, customer support mindset, and curiosity can make a meaningful impact at one of the nation’s top public universities, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

Purchasing Operations & Transaction Review

Review purchase orders and expense transactions to ensure proper accounting codes and classifications.

Monitor standing purchase orders to ensure adequate funding and coordinate service renewals with operational owners.

Make corrections and adjustments across financial and operational systems.

Provide guidance to departmental purchasers on procedures, policies, and business processes.

Track outstanding purchase orders for accuracy and initiate closeout procedures to remove unnecessary commitments.

Respond to supplier inquiries regarding commitments, payment terms, and related issues.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Provide spend analytics to leadership to support operational and administrative decision‑making.

Prepare reports and analyses to support departmental needs.

Team Learning & Continuous Improvement

Participate in regular meetings and training to stay current on policy and procedural updates.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning Workday and other financial systems.

2+ years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a finance, accounting, or procurement environment (internships welcome).

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to interpret financial data and work collaboratively to resolve issues.

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 Annually, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays annually; parental and community service leave 

Health plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs 

Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 

Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities 

Employee wellness program with incentives of up to $500 annually 

To Apply:

Apply online at http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0080261/Finance-Generalist. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

Resume

***Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter at hjv5vm@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.