Athletics Accounting Specialist I/II

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Florida Gulf Coast University is hiring an Athletics Accounting Specialist I/II to support daily financial and administrative functions in the Athletics business office. You will post journal entries, reconcile accounts, audit transactions, and prepare reports to ensure alignment with University, conference, and NCAA policies.

Responsibilities include processing travel reimbursements, invoices, and vendor documentation, collaborating with Ticket Office, Marketing, and Development units, and

Formación

• Experience with standard accounting procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn Workday or similar ERP systems.

Responsabilidades

• Process and post routine accounting transactions (invoices, reimbursements, p-card charges).
• Reconcile accounts and generate routine financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with university, conference, and NCAA policies.

Conocimientos

General accounting

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Workday/ERP familiarity

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Athletics Accounting Specialist I/II

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

The Athletics Accounting Specialist supports the daily financialand administrative functions of the Athletics business office byperforming routine accounting functions. Prepares and postsrecurring journal entries, reconciles accounts, auditstransactions, and prepares reports. Assists in ensuring that alldepartment transactions align with University, conference, and NCAApolicies and procedures. FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment andcollaboration. We value employees who successfully work with othersand drive positive change through critical thinking and decisiveaction. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good homehere.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Processes, codes, and posts routine accounting transactionsincluding travel reimbursements, invoices, check requests, p-cardcharges, expense reports, and spend authorizations at both theUniversity and Foundation levels.
• Balances and reconciles accounting records, includingreconciliation of travel charges related to NCAA OfficialVisits.
• Receives and processes cash, checks, credit cards, andelectronic fund transactions, records transactions, audits cashcollection documentation, and posts journal entries within Workdayand Athletics Marketplace.
• Audits, processes, and records refund transactions to ensureaccuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Ticket Office, Marketing, and Developmentunits to ensure accurate revenue recording and timely deposit offunds.
• Processes vendor and independent contractor documentation,ensuring completeness and compliance with institutionalrequirements.
• Assists in the preparation of financial summaries and dataanalysis for senior leadership and annual NCAA financialreporting.
• Prepares routine financial reports and statements in support ofdepartmental operations.
• Performs other administrative and operational duties asassigned to support the overall operations of the AthleticsDepartment.
• Ensures transactions are in compliance with policies,procedures, and business processes.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications for Athletics Accounting Specialist I:

• This position requires a high school diploma and four years offull-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience with general accounting procedures.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient withMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,and/or certifications may be considered.

Required Qualifications for Athletics Accounting Specialist II:

• This position requires a high school diploma and six years offull-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient withMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with general accounting procedures.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,and/or certifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles andpractices.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Workday, Banner or similarenterprise financial management software application.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communicationskills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritizeand complete simultaneous projects.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attentionto detail.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff,faculty, students, and the community in a service-orientedenvironment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in bothindividual and group settings.
• Skill in organizing resources and maintaining detailedrecords.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team andindependently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate andperform work in various situations when numerous and competingdemands are involved.
• Ability to use effective decision making and problem solvingtechniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies andprocedures consistently.
• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challengeswith creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, andholding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectivelyacross teams.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open tofeedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achievedeliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnershipsacross departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues toachieve common goals.

Athletics Accounting Specialist I:

Pay Grade 13

Athletics Accounting Specialist II:

Pay Grade 14

Applicants will be evaluated for roles as either AthleticsAccounting Specialist I or Athletics Accounting Specialist II basedon their qualifications.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.