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:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree in accounting, business or similar field of study preferred
Work Experiences:
- 4+ years in an accounting, professional office or relevant work experience required
- Familiarity of standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures preferred
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of corporate travel and expense policies and auditing practices
- Experience with Oracle (or similar ERP/expense management systems)
- Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
- Ability to anticipate deadlines and next steps, and act on them proactively
- Provide superior customer service, demonstrating sound logic and judgment
- Consistently operate with the highest level of discernment and confidentiality
- Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
- Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Ability to establish rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships
- Ability to effectively react and resolve conflict
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel
Responsibilities:
- Analyze expense reports and apply judgement to approve, escalate, or reject submissions based on policy compliance and business rationale
- Monitor and analyze corporate credit card usage across all departments
- Detect unauthorized transactions and independently initiate reimbursement processes to recover corporate funds
- Educate, train and provide support to cardholders with questions, policy clarification, and issue resolution
- Maintain and enforce corporate travel and entertainment policies
- Identify opportunities and recommend changes to the Travel and Entertainment (T&E) policy and procedures based on audit findings, industry trends, and employee behavior to improve compliance and cost control
- Collaborate directly with IT to troubleshoot Oracle expense module issues, including opening and tracking IT tickets, testing fixes, and making recommendations to improve user experience
- Prioritize resources and coordinate efforts in problem resolution to minimize interruption in business activities
- Maintain ongoing communication with cardholders who are out of compliance, tracking and following up on outstanding expense reports or non-compliant submissions to ensure timely resolution and adherence to company policy
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all travel and entertainment expense processes and policies, the Oracle Expense module and the Bank of America (BOA) Works platform
- Manage the corporate Travel and Entertainment (T&E) inbox, simultaneously prioritizing tasks based on criticality while also ensuring timely resolution and response
- Develop and maintain internal documentation related to Travel and Entertainment (T&E) policies and procedures
- Prepare and distribute weekly and ad hoc financial reports
- Develop a thorough understanding of Academy’s policies, procedures and safety rules
- Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Regular attendance required
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- 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.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
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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.
