Athletics Accountant and Business Analyst

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Position Details

Posting Number

N01055

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Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

N01055

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Classification Title

Operational Leadership/Professional Grade 170

Working Title

Athletics Accountant and Business Analyst

Employee Group

Manager

Bargaining Unit

Management

Location

Main Campus

Department

Accounting Services

Pay Rate

Pay Commensurate with experience

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

Typically Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30. Will need to be available some nights and/or weekends during athletic events while implementing processes and troubleshooting issues.

Total hours per week expected- 37.5

Position Summary Information

| Position Summary |
This position supports Athletics accounting and budget analysis. It is generally responsible for multiple accounting functions including monthly and year end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, procurement guidance, and financial analysis with a focus on athletics accounting in compliance with GAAP.

This position will provide guidance or direction to athletics on proper flow of accounting, procurement, travel and University processes in compliance with public funds policy and procedures. This includes coordinating general ledger coding, reviewing and approving athletics purchases. This position will be the athletics liaison to Procurement Shared services as well as with Advancement and affiliate entities and will be responsible for ensuring restricted donations are being recorded and spent appropriately. Establishing and documenting procedures will be an important task for this position as well as establishing and implementing a plan for athletics to become cashless. Having a general understanding of NCAA Division II financial guidelines and Title IX compliance will be beneficial.

This position will be expected to help develop revenue and expense plans for each sport and Athletics Administration accounts encompassing affiliate funds and building out scholarship use. Continued monitoring of monthly budget vs actual reporting provided to coaches will be performed for analysis. The position will be expected to assist with NCAA Financial report and Agreed-Upon Procedures as needed as well as requested analytical projects surrounding athletics potential new programs, camps, or clinics.

This position will also work with technology applications in assisting athletics related ecommerce management, training, and reconciliations as well as manage the credit card readers and mobile point of sale devices. The position will assist with the event ticketing application and implementing new technology and/or ticket sale procedures. All implementations should be in alignment with the University’s strategic plan. | | Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
Minimum of 2 years of recent accounting or business related experience.
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills that can be demonstrated.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Successful performance in an in-person interview and passing a criminal background check. | | Preferred Qualifications |
SAP or large ERP software experience.
Communication and prior presentation or training experience.
Budget and Financial analysis experience preferred.
Journal entry, monthly and year end close experience preferred.
Restricted funds, reconciliation, reporting and schedule creation and maintenance experience preferred.
Athletics specific accounting a plus. |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Date | 05/28/2024 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Notice of Non-Discrimination |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016 | | Respect for Individuals in the Community |
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community. | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Undergraduate transcripts are required for this position.

Please provide three professional references in the application form.

Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 17, 2024. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of recent accounting or business related experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * What is your level of knowledge with Excel?

   • Basic
   • Average
   • Advanced
   • None

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcripts 2. Unofficial Transcripts 2

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