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Posted: 16-Jul-25
Location: Syracuse, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6383032
Business Operations Associate
Job #: 042057
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $22.21 - $27.88
Hours:
Standard University business hours.
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
This is an 11-month position - July 1st - May 31
The Business Operations Associate is responsible for administrative and analytical work related to financial activities in the Universitys Athletic Department. This includes detailed financial processing, analyses, data collection, report preparation, and research-oriented tasks. These responsibilities will require interpretation of University and/or NCAA policies and procedures and will require high-level verbal and written communications.
The Business Operations Associate is responsible for administrative and analytical work related to financial activities in the Universitys Athletic Department. This includes detailed financial processing, analyses, data collection, report preparation, and research-oriented tasks. These responsibilities will require interpretation of University and/or NCAA policies and procedures and will require high-level verbal and written communications.
Education and Experience:
- Four-year degree in accounting is preferred or an associates degree in accounting with demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in accounting.
- Experience working in an educational institution with an athletics background highly desirable.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Detail oriented with analytical and problem-solving abilities including research, collection, and interpretation of financial data.
- Solid understanding of general accounting principles, including debits and credits.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with capability to organize and prioritize work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, coaches/staff, and external contacts.
- Ability to function in a high-volume work environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide financial support to the Business Office through analyses and administrative processes including, but not limited to:
- Prepare journal entries, expense reimbursements, deposits, purchase orders, purchase requisitions, interdepartmental orders, intradepartmental transfers, etc.
- Receive, record, deposit all forms of revenue; checks, wire transfers, reimbursements, etc. and manage required security detail.
- Review of team travel transactions; including detailed review of airfare, meal monies, hotel folios, reimbursements.
- Provide guidance to department staff members on University and Business Office policies and procedures.
- Process travel vouchers and Concourse transactions for sport teams on a timely basis.
- ACC and NCAA post-season travel expense estimates, reimbursement requests, and reconciliations.
- Reconcile monthly financial transactions to the general ledger.
- Timely audit and systematic approval of monthly credit card processing for assigned departments to ensure compliance with University and NCAA regulations. This includes confirming proper documentation is included for audit purposes, credit card statements are submitted timely, collection of reimbursements from cardholders as needed, preparation of deposits, and report of policy violations to supervisor.
- Assist in the financial estimating, processing, analyses, and reconciliation of ACC and NCAA Hosting events. Work in collaboration with Facility Services upon conclusion of event.
- Assist with year-end financial processing and reconciliations.
- Assist in annual University financial audit and the NCAA compliance audit as needed.
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110205
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
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About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a place where talent, desire, and opportunity thrive. In 12 different schools and colleges that span the liberal arts and professional disciplines, students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, create, and break boundaries.
The University is also a vital part of the community, providing services as well as being a leader in employee benefits, work-life and organizational development, training, student employment, staff relations, and workforce diversity.
Syracuse itself is located at the crossroads of New York State, and offers a lush landscape of seasons. From fun-filled summers in the Finger Lakes to snowy winters that thrill outdoor sports enthusiasts, the area truly has something for everyone.
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