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Posted: January 21, 2026

Fiscal Assistant

Role Title: Fiscal Assistant
Pay Band: 2
Location: Martinsville, VA
Hourly Pay: $13.00
Position: W0026
Job Role: Admin and Office Spec II

An exceptional job opportunity for a Fiscal Assistant at the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) is now available. This is a part-time hourly position; 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Job Description

• Provides assistance to Fiscal Supervisor in various areas of accounting such as filing, shredding, logging and printing.
• Assists with preparation of Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards and Inventory.
• Keeps mailroom organized and maintain mail supplies.
• Prepares invoices for book sales.
• Assist with daily deposits, printing labels and reviewing batches for accuracy.
• Provides agency support by assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other support services.
• Maintains processing for foundation memberships, donations, running reports, letters, and printing cards through our donor database.
• As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, this position may support a variety of museum-wide initiatives, including participation in science-based public festivals and special events. All team members contribute to the planning and execution of these community-focused programs, which are core to the museum’s outreach and educational mission.

Qualifications

• Understanding of state accounting principles, office equipment skills, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•  Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting (preferred)

Application Process

Only online applications are accepted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/fiscal-assistant-martinsville-virginia-united-states.

If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact Lynette Perkins, Human Resources Manager, at 276-403-8522 or lynette.perkins@vmnh.virginia.gov.

The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify which is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. The successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.