Accountant I - Military Veterans

Job Summary:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the business and finance functions in conjunction with the Accountant II for Athletic Department members and student-athletes. Assisting in managing over twenty plus cost centers containing over twenty-five full-time and part-time employees and over eighty student athletes.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee all Accounts Payable-related duties for various sports and interdepartmental Athletics units, including initiating purchase requisitions, issuance of purchase orders, and invoice processing.
• Responsible for accounting duties for various sports and interdepartmental Athletics units, including but not limited to procurement/travel card reconciliation, personal employee reimbursements, and journal entries.
• Assist in the monthly ticket sales reconciliation.
• Analyze current athletics business, tickets, and information technology trends and data during monthly ticket reconciliation process.
• Manage Athletic per diem card program and ensure compliance with all related policies associated with the program.
• Assist in creation, updates, and coordination of distribution of monthly budget reports for all sports and administrative units. Assist with development of annual budget.
• Oversee athletics camps financial operations including auditing revenue, expenses, and ensuring compliance with all related University, UT System, and NCAA policies.
• Serve as liaison to any external travel vendors/agencies including troubleshooting travel issues and analyzing data for potential cost savings to University.
• Assist with all financial reporting to the University, NCAA, Conference, etc.
• Maintain financial records for department funds, following University and departmental policies and procedures and maintaining all documentation and records to meet audit requirements.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area with one (1) year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics department.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington