Job Details

Rotational Accounting Fellow

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 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. For candidates who will hold a bachelor's degree by December 31, 2025, the targeted start date is January 2026. For those graduating in May 2026, the targeted start date is in June 2026.

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

Pay Band: 4

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Restricted

Salary Information: Salary range of $52,000 - $56,000

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: 11/13/2025

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 hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant 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 36,000 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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 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 ...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.