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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.

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: Blue Rewards, Rally Dollars, Hinge Health Musculoskeletal Coaching
• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• 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 benefits package! Click here to review our full benefits package.

Job
Summary:

Grants and Sponsored Research Accounting

• Assist with the 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 the grant award.
• Prepare all financial reports and submissions to the appropriate grant agencies 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 the drawdown of government funds through the Department of Education system.
• Coordinate and process Perkins loan program interface with third party servicer.
• Provide financial reports to management of federal grant programs.
• Prepare and report financial figures for the Department of Education (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 the Office of Financial Aid.

Manage Fixed Asset and Capital Improvement Project Accounting

• Establish project accounts and associated mapping.
• Ensure additions to capital projects are in line with Rollins College policies, procedures, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records.
• Monitor and record construction in progress and capitalization of assets.
• Prepare depreciation and asset schedules.
• Perform detailed analysis and provide capital project reporting for management.  
• Coordinate meetings with facilities, technology, and other departments to review project budget.
• Monitor and adjust asset inventory accounts.

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 the auditor’s needs and assist in the preparation of supporting documentation and research of audit work papers.
• Respond to a wide variety of special projects and reporting requests with complete, accurate, and timely work.

General Accounting and Other Responsibilities

• Review and adjust amortization of prepaid expenses and deferred revenues.
• Perform select balance sheet account reconciliations and monitor general ledger accounts for proper expenditure classifications.
• Effectively communicate complex accounting and finance concepts through both written and oral communication, catering to diverse audiences. Skilled in developing tools for management reporting to enhance understanding of financial information.
• Cross train with other accounting functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related program;
• At least five (5) years of job-related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of higher education accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Strong organizational abilities coupled with the ability to prioritize tasks given the many reporting requirements and deadlines during peak times of the year.
• Strong analytical abilities to formulate detailed financial spreadsheets using spreadsheet software with a good understanding of accounting principles and theories and the ability to apply those principles and theories to unique situations.
• Experience in writing simple queries. Two or more years of substantive functional experience with Banner (or another ERP system) is highly desirable.
• Ability to focus and to work independently.
• Ability to perform work involving extremely detailed written numerical data and to make arithmetic calculations rapid and accurately.
• Handle confidential information with tact and discretion.

Work Environment:

• Campus-based, front-facing position, working in an office environment with other staff members. 
• Work may require long periods without significant interaction with co-workers or other people. 
• Requires some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, some light lifting (5-10 lbs.); some carrying moderate weight (12-20 lbs.) and the operation of office equipment in which manipulative skills and eye-hand coordination are important ingredients of productive operations. 
• Work requires visual strain and extended periods at the keyboard due to computer usage.
• Extended hours during peak periods.

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 and continue until position is filled.

Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:

Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences—from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives—as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.

Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. 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 federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

12