Accounting Specialist

The department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Specialist.  The primary function of the accounting specialist is to provide professional management accounting support and assist with administrative duties to accomplish the fiscal work of the athletics department.  Performs professional management accounting and administrative services for the athletics department. Responsible for all fiscal matters concerning the athletics department on a day-to-day basis and provides competent fiscal management within the athletics program. The position implements fiscal controls and policies to ensure compliance with University, State, MIAA and NCAA rules and regulations. 

Duties And Responsibilities

50% - Approves, verifies and provides oversight on the processing of all financial transactions for the athletics department including the review of revenues, disbursements, reconciliations and other financial analyses.  Oversees all accounts payable & receivable transactions. Reconciliation of all university procurement purchasing card purchases. 

25% - Maintains, identifies, prepares and verifies data in order to prepare financial reports required by the NCAA, MIAA and other athletic associations and affiliations, primarily, the annual NCAA revenue and expenditures report and the Equity in Athletics (EADA) report. 

20% - Monitors, audits, reviews and corrects any fiscal management need of the Department of Athletics as requested by the Director of Athletics and other University administrative personnel. 

5% - Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics.

Education And Experience

Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of fiscal, office or administrative support.  

Preferred Education and Experience - 

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of intercollegiate athletics finance experience

Screening Services (Background Checks):  Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

• Job Type: Unclassified
• Appointment Duration: 12 months
• Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, occasional weekend events

Application Documents Required*:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.
• *Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
• Open Until Filled with a first consideration date of October 6, 2025.
• Search Committee Chair: Tom Westhoff (tmwesthoff@pittstate.edu)
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

About Pittsburg State University

Founded in 1903, Pittsburg State’s 373-acre campus is a beautiful blend of historic buildings and modern facilities, including state-of-the-art athletics, arts, and research facilities.  

Its residential and online undergraduate and graduate student population of nearly 6,000 is guided by an exceptionally talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrative team.  

Pitt State’s hands-on learning environment and engagement by alumni working in a variety of professional sectors creates incredible academic, internship, and employment opportunities for students. Academic programs often bring home national honors.  

The university enjoys a close relationship with Pittsburg residents as well as city and business leaders. Throughout town, you’ll see gorilla statues in front lawns and red and gold Gorilla spirit at local businesses. Students, faculty, and staff are highly engaged in the local school district and with service projects, and in turn the community is highly supportive of and engaged in university activities. 

Faculty, staff, and students have access to many amenities, including discounts and free access to concerts, plays, athletic events on campus as well as discounts on meals and services off campus.  

Pitt State has developed unique partnerships in downtown Pittsburg, 1.4 miles north of the main campus. There, Block22 and the historic Hotel Besse offer innovative student housing options and the new Kelce College of Business building, scheduled to open in July 2026, will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaboration spaces, and space for professional development and public events. 

The university has earned institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and two elite classifications from the Carnegie Foundation.