Rotational Accounting Fellow

Job Description

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
• 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.

The targeted start date is in July or August 2026.

For more information about the VP for Finance Rotational Fellowship Program, please visit our site at https://vpfin.vt.edu/internships-fellowships.html

Required Qualifications

• 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

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