Assistant Director of Business Operations

EXPIRED

Position Function:

Provides oversight to accounts payable processes and administers a variety of budgeting and accounting duties.

Salary Grade :  13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and reconcile all departmental travel processes.
   
2. Serve as primary liaison with campus travel office and Anthony Travel agency.
   
3. Audit travel expenditures and claims.
   
4. Oversee and process travel related procurement card transactions.
   
5. Keep informed of appropriate travel related policies.
   
6. Provide travel training to all department personnel as needed.
   
7. Reconcile and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including but not limited to budgets, contracts, payroll, employment, travel and/or purchasing.
   

Position Function:

Provides oversight to accounts payable processes and administers a variety of budgeting and accounting duties.

Salary Grade :  13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and reconcile all departmental travel processes.
   
2. Serve as primary liaison with campus travel office and Anthony Travel agency.
   
3. Audit travel expenditures and claims.
   
4. Oversee and process travel related procurement card transactions.
   
5. Keep informed of appropriate travel related policies.
   
6. Provide travel training to all department personnel as needed.
   
7. Reconcile and assist with fiscal administration for the department/unit, including but not limited to budgets, contracts, payroll, employment, travel and/or purchasing.
   
8. Maintain an efficient system of receiving, posting, and depositing revenue and receiving, verifying, posting, and processing vouchers for payment of goods and services.
   
9. Transfer funds between accounts following established guidelines.
   
10. Prepare various accounting schedules, statements, and reports for monthly and annual reporting.
    
11. Reconcile division financial records with university accounting records.
    
12. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
    
13. Maintain files and records in support of accounting data.
    
14. Assist Deputy Athletic Director/CFO and Associate AD for Business Operations with projects as assigned.
    
15. Perform related duties as assigned.
    

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may give general instructions to subordinate clerical and/or student employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Sports Management or related field with one (1) year of experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or sports management.
   
2. Experience in fund accounting.
   
3. Knowledge of applicable rules and standards of Southeastern Conference (SEC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and previous experience using Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to operate computer keyboard and 10-key electronic calculator.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Please attach your Resume and cover letter to the Application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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