Senior Accountant


Position Summary:

The Rollins College Finance Department is seeking an experienced, analytical and service-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Budgeting and Accounting for Salaries
  
  • Manage and track budgeting and accounting for payroll.
  • Responsible for preparing and maintain budget for the Colleges payroll and fringe costs.
  • Prepares periodic reports of salary and fringe costs relative to budget.
  • Works closely with Human Resources in analyzing new positions and upgrades to current positions in determining funding sources and ensures propriety of accounting and budget entries.
  • Develops predictive salary/fringe models for future budget needs.
  • Develops and maintains historic salary trends by department.
  • Coordinate labor distribution corrections with Payroll Office.
  • Maintains tracking of soft money, temporary and other short-term funded positions.
  • Respond to questions and issues related to compensation budget, account reconciliation or other labor related issues.
  • Conduct regular meetings with administration to discuss salary budgets and needs.
    
    
• Grants and Sponsored Research Accounting
  
  • Assist staff and faculty with development and submission of external grant proposals.
  • Provide regulatory compliance - comply with and monitor requirements for management of grants and contracts to interpret operational impact and recommend procedural changes.
  • Review and interpret sponsoring agency notice of award requirements/terms of contract.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on research award management and administrative post-award processes.
  • Assist Principal Investigators with grant administration, expense allocation, progress reporting and compliance.
  • Prepare and submit drawdowns or invoices for grant programs specified in grant award.
  • Prepare all financial reports and submission to appropriate grant agency on a timely basis.
  • Analyze and monitor budgets and expenditures for compliance with Principal Investigator on a regular basis.
  • Finalize grant close-outs with principal investigator and sponsoring agency.
  • Interface with sponsor agencies.
  • Assist Controller with Facilities and Administrative Cost Proposal submission and negotiation with cognizant rating agency.
    
    
• Department of Education Fiscal Management
  
  • Monitor and execute drawdown of government funds through the Department of Education system.
  • Coordinate and process Perkins loan program interface with third party servicer.
  • Provide management financial reports of federal grant programs.
  • Prepare and report financial figures for FISAP report.
  • Prepare audit work-papers, including schedules related to Federal and State awards for OMB Single Audit, Sub-Recipient Monitoring and Uniform Guidance Compliance.
  • Reconcile financial aid programs with Office of Financial Aid.
    
    
• Financial Reporting
  
  • Prepare financial data, reports, and schedules required for NCAA athletics compliance (EADA, FRS, AUP).
  • Prepare financial statements and budget submission for Knowles Chapel.
  • Monitor and support financial reporting for Cornell Fine Arts Museum (CFAM).
  • Assemble financial documents in response to auditor's needs and assist in preparation of supporting documentation and research of audit work papers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related program.
• Minimum of five years of job related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Functional experience with Banner (or another ERP system).
• Knowledge of higher education budgeting, accounting and financial reporting standards.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Understanding of accounting principles and theories and the ability to apply those principles and theories to unique situations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Work Environment:

• Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, and working in an office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and visual strain working on a computer.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Benefits & Perks:

• 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
• 10 Days - Paid Holidays
• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 &  Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
• Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts 
• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
• Plus More!

Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package! Click here to review our full-time benefits package.

Our Service 
Excellence Philosophy:

 

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.

Employment Eligibility:

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).  Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

12


To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/493869

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