ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

$80,004 - $100,008/Yr

Uw Medicine - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

About the position

The Assistant Director of Athletic Accounting and Reporting plays a crucial role in the Intercollegiate Athletics department at the University of Washington. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring compliance with university policies and NCAA regulations, and providing financial analysis to support decision-making processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy, ultimately contributing to the success of student-athletes and the athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve monthly and annual accounting entries.
• Record and reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deferred income, and fund transfers.
• Ensure data integrity for the Intercollegiate Athletics department.
• Work with the ICA Compliance Office to prepare, monitor, and reconcile annual scholarship and financial aid related expenses.
• Monitor endowment usage and spending as needed.
• Review open encumbrances to ensure accurate reporting.
• Submit interdepartmental budget charges and journal vouchers.
• Review monthly reconciliations and postings of Ticket Office tickets and revenue.
• Reconcile ticket sales reports from the Ticket Office and other reports provided by the University.
• Perform variance analysis as needed.
• Complete the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Survey and NCAA Revenue and Expense report.
• Analyze internal financial accounts and assign them into applicable reporting categories.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure final reports reflect the Department's audited financial statements accurately.
• Analyze and develop various financial reports for the Chief Financial Officer and other stakeholders.
• Develop and present financial recommendations based on analysis.
• Identify and recommend methods of improving accounting procedures and services.
• Assist in the development of the annual financial budget and maintain the budget database.
• Provide assistance for financial-related audit issues and produce necessary documentation for auditors.
• Direct and manage the process for Athletic Department accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare invoices for payments in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Monitor the University's daily Unclaimed Cash Report to identify revenue belonging to ICA.
• Oversee ICA taxable fringe benefit categories and manage ICA's inventory and asset tagging program.
• Assist with ICA's capital project accounting and represent ICA on campus-wide committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Sport Management or a related field.
• Three years of experience in accounting, processing journal entries, financial reports, and data analysis.
• Experience using financial databases and accounting software.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules and standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in accounting or CPA.
• Knowledge of UW policies, regulations, and institutional/state accounting and/or budget procedures.
• Experience working in a university, athletic department, or professional sports organization.
• Experience with Workday Finance or similar system.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and work-life programs offered by the University of Washington.
• Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.
• Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.