Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Administrative Skills, Adobe Product Family, Athletics, Billing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Financial Control, Funding, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
10 days ago
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Athletic Business Office Accounting Assistant Department Athletic Administration Terms and Hours Approx. 5-7 hrs/wk Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80) Job Summary
The Athletic Business Office Accounting Assistant role is an integral part of the Athletic Department at the University of Portland. Duties involve accounts payable, account receivable, team travel, purchase card reconciliation, and clerical.
Core Duties
Assist with processing and preparing dozens of accounts payable requests weekly including invoices, cash advances, purchase orders, etc.
Assist with processing and preparing accounts receivable items such as donations, sponsorship funds and other revenue.
Reconcile main department purchasing card consisting of hundreds of monthly transactions.
Maintain professional relationships internally with Athletic Staff and other University personnel (controller's office).
Maintain professional relationships externally with merchants and vendors.
Perform other clerical work such as filing, copying, scanning, etc.
Other relevant duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
Strong commitment to confidentiality
Ability to problem solve, work independently, and think critically
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
General interest and respect for college athletics
Sound Microsoft Office suite skills (including Word, Excel, Access) and Adobe
Ability to work 8 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in accounting or business preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
Sitting and working at a computer
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SE1038-2023 Number of Vacancies 2 Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026 Open Date 07/13/2026 Close Date 08/24/2026
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