At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Work Experiences:
- 5+ years of relevant business-related experience required
- 3+ years of Oracle ERP systems support experience required
- Oracle Fusion ERP experience required; experience with EPM, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and HCM preferred
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements
- Retail industry experience is a plus
Skills:
- Self-managed professional with the ability to perform a variety of complex tasks independently, relying on experience, sound judgment, and research to plan and accomplish goals
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to self-prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of independently identifying process improvement and automation opportunities
- Ability to analyze system issues, take ownership end-to-end, partner with technical IT teams, and drive real-time resolution of incidents, problems, and enhancements
- Expertise in Oracle ERP Financials, including General Ledger, Subledger Accounting, and financial integrations.
- Understanding of accounting processes, period close activities, and financial controls within an ERP environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for Finance and Accounting stakeholders
Responsibilities:
Financial Systems Innovation & Oracle Optimization
- Partner with Oracle and Academy Technical IT to assess system performance and identify opportunities for optimization and automation within Oracle Financials
- Develop and execute strategies to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability of financial system processes
- Identify opportunities to streamline integrations, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality across financial applications
- Support system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality, from requirements gathering through testing and deployment
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and Accounting stakeholders on system capabilities, best practices, and future-state design
Oracle ERP Administration
- Support period close activities, including opening and closing ledgers, performing required system checks, and resolving subledger journal errors in partnership with business teams
- Configure and maintain ERP locations, including location creation, EDMCS data loads, and ReIM location mappings
- Maintain the Chart of Accounts (COA), including new account setup, EDMCS data loads, review, and sign-off
- Perform budget loads and maintain budget calendars
- Maintain CVR configurations and related financial structures
- Configure and maintain cash coding rules and currency rate uploads
- Create and maintain banks and bank accounts within Oracle
- Maintain buyer assignment rules and related procurement configurations
- Execute and support financial controls, including SOD analysis, user access reviews (UAR), and Workday-to-Oracle job level reconciliations
- Freeze and unfreeze journal sources as required to support close
- Review and approve access provisioning requests to ensure compliance with segregation of duties (SOD) requirements
- Duties may change; Team Members may be assigned additional duties as required
Physical Requirements & Attendance
- Available outside of normal business hours as needed
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Regular attendance required
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
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What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
