Rotational Accounting Fellow

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rotational Accounting Fellowship within the Vice President for Finance senior management area is a 12-month 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, and 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 university’s financial operations and administrative functions. The Accounting Fellow will assist with special project assignments, which vary based on the unit’s 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 and Controller’s Office will work with the Accounting Fellow to establish a schedule of unit rotations and projects that align with the Accounting Fellow’s interests, strengths, and experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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
Experience with flexing priorities and multi-tasking

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work in close collaboration with managers within individual departments.
Spend assigned time in rotations with two or three operations.
Work on specific projects and assignments to gain understanding of university's financial operations and administrative functions.
Assist with special project assignments, which vary based on the unit's role.
Develop benchmark data, business analyses, presentations, reports, and position papers.
Establish a schedule of unit rotations and projects that align with interests, strengths, and experiences.