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Florida Atlantic University · 3 hours ago

Athletics Business and Finance Specialist

Boca Raton, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Athletics Business and Finance Specialist. This role involves supporting the financial operations of the Athletics Department, including reconciliations, budgets, and reporting, while collaborating with various campus departments to enhance athletics programs.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing journal entries

Prepare balance sheet and revenue reconciliations, including ticket sales, per-seat contributions, parking, facility rentals, accounts receivable, deferred revenue, etc

Assist with daily deposits of cash/checks and accurate recording of credit card/other sales. Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for audit purposes and compliance with proper policies and procedures

Prepare, analyze, and send out monthly budget reports for all sports and administrative units

Perform quality control review of all financial transactions and propose correcting entries on a regular basis

Assist with the preparation of annual athletics financial reports for the NCAA, Conference, and University

Review and approve expense reports when requested or required

Assist with the creation and modification of requisitions/purchase orders

Review Accounts Payable activity and work with vendors when necessary to ensure payments are accurate and up to date

Assist with the creation of manuals/job aids for the Athletics Business & Finance Office

Interact internally with Purchasing, Cashier’s Office, Budget, Foundation, and other Campus departments

Assist Athletics CFO in other functions and with other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial reportingBudget preparationReconciliationAccounts PayableJournal entriesQuality controlCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required

Benefits

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Sick Leave Pool Program

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion)

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply)