Accounting Specialist

Summary:

Position assists with the management and coordination of the Athletics Business Office (ABO) within UCF, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, with emphasis on ABO policies & procedures development / application, reporting of transactions, and preparation of internal / external financial reporting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage assigned departmental budgets.

• Review and approve purchase requisitions, expense reports, and invoices.

• Ensure all requisitions, invoices and reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with financial policies and budget.

• Prepare department cash sales and deposits.

• Management of department’s expense cards and travel card transactions and associated reconciliation.

• Process and record transactions and monthly journal entries.

• Actively engage in audit preparation, month-end, and year-end closing process.

• Assist with completion of Department of Education & NCAA reports.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of business & finance policies and procedures.

• Provide training of Workday system and business office policies and procedures to assigned sports and administrative units.

• Serve as liaison with University Finance & Accounting related to areas of assignment.

• Support ABO leadership in all accounting, forecasting, and budgeting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years appropriate experience

• Appropriate graduate coursework or master’s degree may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting experience with a 50l(c)(3) organization.

• Experience working in collegiate or professional sports.

• Workday ERP experience.

• External audit experience.

• Self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and understanding and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary:

Negotiable

Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website.

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.”
 

UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including: 

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming

• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Tickets to UCF sporting events

• Education assistance   

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.