Rotational Accounting Fellow
Rotational Accounting Fellow
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$ 52000 - 56000
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Job Description
Job Description
The Rotational Accounting Fellowship within the Vice President for Finance senior management area is a 12month experiential learning and development opportunity for recent graduates or those new to Higher Education Administration. The Accounting Fellow will work in close collaboration with the managers within individual departments which may include:
General Accounting
Accounting Operations
Accounts Receivable
Payroll
Financial Reporting
Accounts Payable
Risk Management
The Accounting Fellow will spend an assigned amount of time in rotations with two or three of the operations listed above and have the opportunity to work on specific projects and assignments that will provide the Accounting Fellow an excellent understanding of the universitys financial operations and administrative functions. The Accounting Fellow will assist with special project assignments which vary based on the units role within the university. Projects may include the development of benchmark data business analyses presentations reports position papers and more. As possible the Office of the Vice President for Finance will work with the Accounting Fellow to establish a schedule of unit rotations and projects that align with the Accounting Fellows interests strengths and experiences.
For candidates who will hold a bachelors degree by December 31 2024 the targeted start date is January 2025. For those graduating in May 2025 the targeted start date is in June 2025.
For more information about the VP for Finance Rotational Fellowship Program please visit our site at
Bachelors degree with a major or minor in accounting finance business information technology or other related studies
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel Word and PowerPoint
Expressed interest in higher education administration
Experience with statistical or data reporting and analysis
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to diversity and inclusion
Experience with flexing priorities and multitasking
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with confidential or sensitive information
Leadership experience
Ability to quickly adapt to changing work environments
Experience with project or event management activities
Experience analyzing data
Strong desire to improve processes and operations
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Salary range of $52000$56000
Review Date
11/4/2024
Additional Information
Interested candidates must submit a resume cover letter and contact information for at least three references as part of their application materials for full consideration.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Zach LaCroix at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full-Time
