Job description
University of Idaho
Accountant II
Accountant II
Location: Moscow
Division/College: University Research
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $57,584 or higher depending on education and experience.
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Accountant II position, under general supervision, performs a range of detailed, moderately complex professional accounting functions requiring working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Work assignments at this level typically include: examination, analysis, maintenance, consolidation and reconciliation of financial records; creation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; participation in the development of budgets; may be assigned responsibility to provide training, supervision and/or assistance to other employees.
Duties may include:
- Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
- Research and resolve accounting problems and/or discrepancies
- Research and apply new accounting standards
- Research and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations; prepare, review or approve required returns and reports
- Generate standard and custom financial statements and other reports
- Oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
- Analyze and forecast revenue and expenditure trends
- Assist in calculation of various departmental and University rates
- Analyze expenditures charged for appropriateness and compliance with University policy and procedures
- Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
- Recommend improvements in workflows, procedures and processes
- Conduct financial analysis of projects and prepare special reports
- Oversee and monitor accounting processes, schedules and databases
- Perform complex reconciliation functions
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or equivalent OR Masters degree in accounting
- Two years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a computerized accounting system
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
- Experience with governmental fund accounting
- CPA, CMA, CGFM or other accounting certification
- Experience working with the Banner Financial System
- Experience working in an area of Grant & Contract financial accounting or sponsored research administration
- Establishing and monitoring internal controls
- Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and policies
- Assisting in the education of individuals in policy and procedures
- Assessing risk and conducting audits to ensure compliance
- Monitoring and evaluating account activity
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP003915P
Posting Date: 05/05/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
Preferential review of applicants will begin on May 21, 2023. Please address each required qualification in your Letter of Qualification. For a copy of the full job description, please contact Kathleen Skovgard at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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