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 managers within individual departments and will spend time in rotations with two or three of the following units:

• General Accounting
• Accounting Operations
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable
• Risk Management

The Fellow will assist with special project assignments—such as developing benchmark data, performing business analyses, preparing presentations, reports, and position papers—based on the unit’s role within the university. Projects will align with the Fellow’s interests, strengths, and experiences. The targeted start date is July or August 2026. More information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business information technology, or related studies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, 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

• Experience handling 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

Salary range: $52,000 – $56,000 per year. Overtime eligibility:
Non‑Exempt. Appointment type:
Restricted. Hours per week: 40. Review date: 06/22/2026.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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