Business Operations Associate

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $22.10 - $26.45

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

The Business Operations Associate is responsible for administrative and analytical work related to financial activities in the University’s 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.

• A four-year degree in accounting is preferred or an associate’s degree in accounting with demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates should have a minimum of three or more years of experience in accounting.
• Experience working in an educational institution with an athletics background highly desirable.

• Detail oriented with analytical and problem-solving abilities including research, collection, and interpretation of financial data.
• A solid understanding of general accounting principals, 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.

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 Quick Pay 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.
• Assist with monthly OnBase batching, indexing, and scanning of Business Office documents.
• Timely audit and systematic approval of monthly credit card processing for assigned departments to ensure compliance with University and NCAA regulations. This includes…