Athletics Accountant and Procurement Specialist
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 18, 2024
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
N01050
Classification Title
Operational Leadership/Professional Grade 170
Working Title
Athletics Accountant and Procurement Specialist
Employee Group
Manager
Bargaining Unit
Management
Location
Main Campus
Department
Accounting Services
Pay Rate
Salary Range: $52,214 - $69,618 (Commensurate with experience)
Employment Type
Regular FT
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
There may be an occasional evening event to attend
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for the following:
-Provide guidance or direction to University community, including athletics, on proper flow of accounting, procurement, travel, and university processes as well as liaison withPASSHEProcurement Shared Services.
-Coordinate, general ledger coding, and review/approve athletics purchasing card transactions, travel, direct pays, and purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with Public Funds Policy, travel policy and procurement regulations.
-Plan and develop revenue and expense plans for each sport and athletics administration accounts encompassing affiliate funds, including scholarship use.
-Responsible for processing and reconciling transactions from athletics including deposits, ticket sales, camp activity, etc.
-Assist with athletics related ecommerce management, training, and reconciliations – includes management of credit card readers and event ticketing platform.
-Liaison with Advancement, affiliate entities, and self-support fundraising activities in compliance withGAAP, University policies and Public Funds Policy, including ensuring restricted donations are being recorded and spent appropriately.
- Analytical projects including use ofERPsoftware.
-Review monthly budget vs actual reporting provided to athletics staff (consolidated reporting from the University and its affiliate entities).
-Responsible for understanding and compliance with University Public Funds Policy and procedures as well asNCAADivision II financial guidelines and Title IX compliance.
-Establish and document procedures as well as ensure compliance with cash handling policy including establishing processes for becoming cashless.
-Assist with event ticketing application and implementing new technology with documentation and procedures.
-Review/approval of athletics check requests to affiliate entities for compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
-Compliance with monthly and year-end accounting close procedures.
-Reconciling and recording athletic scholarships in coordination with Student Accounts and Financial Aid.
-Other procurement related duties such as quarterlyCOTreporting (contracts, assets, purchase orders), weekly purchase request status que review and follow-up, and open purchase order review and close out as needed.
-Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations such as cash, etc.
-Participate in monthly financial review, balance sheet flux analysis and research questions as required.
-Other duties as assigned.
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
SAPor largeERPsoftware experience
Experience working with diverse populations
Successful performance in an in-person interview and passing a criminal background check
Preferred Qualifications
Communication and prior presentation or training experience is preferred
Financial analysis experience preferred
Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/17/2024
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, TitleVIIof 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 May 6, 2024.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Posting Number
N01050
Classification Title
Operational Leadership/Professional Grade 170
Working Title
Athletics Accountant and Procurement Specialist
Employee Group
Manager
Bargaining Unit
Management
Location
Main Campus
Department
Accounting Services
Pay Rate
Salary Range: $52,214 - $69,618 (Commensurate with experience)
Employment Type
Regular FT
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
There may be an occasional evening event to attend
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for the following:
-Provide guidance or direction to University community, including athletics, on proper flow of accounting, procurement, travel, and university processes as well as liaison withPASSHEProcurement Shared Services.
-Coordinate, general ledger coding, and review/approve athletics purchasing card transactions, travel, direct pays, and purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with Public Funds Policy, travel policy and procurement regulations.
-Plan and develop revenue and expense plans for each sport and athletics administration accounts encompassing affiliate funds, including scholarship use.
-Responsible for processing and reconciling transactions from athletics including deposits, ticket sales, camp activity, etc.
-Assist with athletics related ecommerce management, training, and reconciliations – includes management of credit card readers and event ticketing platform.
-Liaison with Advancement, affiliate entities, and self-support fundraising activities in compliance withGAAP, University policies and Public Funds Policy, including ensuring restricted donations are being recorded and spent appropriately.
- Analytical projects including use ofERPsoftware.
-Review monthly budget vs actual reporting provided to athletics staff (consolidated reporting from the University and its affiliate entities).
-Responsible for understanding and compliance with University Public Funds Policy and procedures as well asNCAADivision II financial guidelines and Title IX compliance.
-Establish and document procedures as well as ensure compliance with cash handling policy including establishing processes for becoming cashless.
-Assist with event ticketing application and implementing new technology with documentation and procedures.
-Review/approval of athletics check requests to affiliate entities for compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
-Compliance with monthly and year-end accounting close procedures.
-Reconciling and recording athletic scholarships in coordination with Student Accounts and Financial Aid.
-Other procurement related duties such as quarterlyCOTreporting (contracts, assets, purchase orders), weekly purchase request status que review and follow-up, and open purchase order review and close out as needed.
-Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations such as cash, etc.
-Participate in monthly financial review, balance sheet flux analysis and research questions as required.
-Other duties as assigned.
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
SAPor largeERPsoftware experience
Experience working with diverse populations
Successful performance in an in-person interview and passing a criminal background check
Preferred Qualifications
Communication and prior presentation or training experience is preferred
Financial analysis experience preferred
Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/17/2024
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, TitleVIIof 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 May 6, 2024.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *Do you have a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting?
- Yes
- No
- *Do you have a minimum of 2 years of recent accounting or business related experience?
- Yes
- No
- *What is your level of knowledge with Excel?
- Basic
- Average
- Advanced
- None
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
