Accounting Specialist

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Accounting Specialist in the McNeese Team Store. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available October 19, 2026.

Position Number: U99864

SALARY:$38,000-$44,000 p/year, commensurate with education and experience

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing, reconciling, documenting, and reporting financial activity for the McNeese Team Store and supporting financial operations for the University Post Office. The position performs accounting support functions related to cash handling, sales reconciliation, purchasing, inventory reporting, departmental billing, and month-end financial activities. The incumbent maintains financial records, prepares reports, and assists management in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three (3) References (Include: name and contact information)
• Unofficial Transcripts

* Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

Tracey Pearce at tpearce

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst / Recruitment Liaison at kdronett.

The Accounting Specialist reports to the Team Store Director. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare daily sales reconciliations and supporting documentation for Team Store operations, including retail locations, athletic venues, and online sales channels, for management review.
• Prepare daily cash deposits, cash bags, and related documentation in accordance with established cash handling procedures and internal controls.
• Process and reconcile payments received through cash, credit card, and electronic payment methods.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain receiving documentation in accordance with university purchasing procedures.
• Maintain and reconcile mobile credit card processing equipment and related transaction reports.
• Prepare departmental invoices and maintain related billing records.
• Process and reconcile daily Point-of-Sale transactions and prepare athlete, departmental, and operational reports as required.
• Research and reconcile outstanding invoices, vendor credits, and customer account discrepancies, reporting issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintain financial records related to vending operations and prepare associated reports and documentation.
• Assist the University Post Office Supervisor with Pitney Bowes accounting activities, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Process Team Store website sales transactions and maintain supporting payment, order, and shipping documentation.
• Maintain website product information and assist with the uploading and management of inventory images and related content.

• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and supporting documentation related to departmental expenditures, account balances, budget activity, and operational metrics.
• Generate recurring financial reports, including sales activity, average transaction data, purchasing activity, and other management reports as requested.
• Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness and report discrepancies to the Team Store Manager.
• Maintain financial records and supporting documentation in…