Accountant 2 - Athletic Business Operations

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Job Title

Accountant 2 - Athletic Business Operations

Department

Business Office

Salary

$51,415 - $64,011; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Serve as direct report to the Assistant Director -Athletic Business Operations and performs job duties with minimal supervision. Oversee and manage the daily processes of the Purchasing Card Program for Athletics 17 NCAA Division-1 sports and athletic support departments. Includes maintaining/updating processes to ensure all transactions are completed on a monthly basis; transactions are compliant with university and NCAA rules and regulations; fraud monitoring; provide training for new and existing athletic P-card holders. Responsible for reconciliation of all ticket office revenues to both single and season tickets for football, men's basketball, women's basketball, and baseball as well as various other athletic and university events held at athletic venues (such as student concerts, conference tournaments, etc.). Responsible reconciling the NCAA Opportunity Fund, including making adjusting entries as needed and working with Athletic Compliance on all discrepancies. Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned. Required to work occasional nights and weekends for home football games and special events as assigned.

Required Education

Job Title

Accountant 2 - Athletic Business Operations

Department

Business Office

Salary

$51,415 - $64,011; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Serve as direct report to the Assistant Director -Athletic Business Operations and performs job duties with minimal supervision. Oversee and manage the daily processes of the Purchasing Card Program for Athletics 17 NCAA Division-1 sports and athletic support departments. Includes maintaining/updating processes to ensure all transactions are completed on a monthly basis; transactions are compliant with university and NCAA rules and regulations; fraud monitoring; provide training for new and existing athletic P-card holders. Responsible for reconciliation of all ticket office revenues to both single and season tickets for football, men's basketball, women's basketball, and baseball as well as various other athletic and university events held at athletic venues (such as student concerts, conference tournaments, etc.). Responsible reconciling the NCAA Opportunity Fund, including making adjusting entries as needed and working with Athletic Compliance on all discrepancies. Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned. Required to work occasional nights and weekends for home football games and special events as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Required Related Experience

Four (4) years of full time in a progressively responsible accounting position. NOTE: Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA license and two (2) years of accounting experience may be considered in lieu of four (4) accounting work experience

Desirable Related Experience

• Experience in higher education preferred.
  
• Higher education fund accounting principles as promulgated by the American Institute of of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
  
• Prior experience with purchasing card programs preferred.
  
• Prior experience with BANNER preferred.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CPA

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:   Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information. 

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023... or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date:  November 17, 2023