JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Accountant II
Posting Number: SP004775P
Division/College: AVP Finance
Department: General Accounting
Location: Moscow

Position Overview:
The Accountant II position within the General Accounting department offers an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the University’s cash flow and investment portfolios. This role is responsible for understanding and reconciling various accounts, collaborating with state and federal departments, and handling funding requests and reports.

Under general supervision, the Accountant II performs moderately complex professional accounting functions. This includes analyzing, maintaining, consolidating, and reconciling financial records; preparing and interpreting financial reports and statements; participating in budget development; and providing training or assistance to other employees as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies or issues.
• Apply new accounting standards and relevant regulations (local, state, federal).
• Prepare, review, or approve required returns and reports.
• Generate standard and custom financial statements and reports.
• Ensure proper classification and coding of income and expenditures.
• Analyze and forecast revenue and expenditure trends.
• Assist in calculating departmental and University rates.
• Evaluate expenditures for compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in audit projects.
• Recommend improvements in workflows, procedures, and processes.
• Conduct financial analyses and prepare special reports.
• Monitor accounting processes, schedules, and databases.
• Perform complex reconciliation functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a computerized accounting system.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, OR a Master’s degree in Accounting.

Other: None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a complex, decentralized accounting environment.
• Experience with governmental fund accounting.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CGFM.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None.

Degree Requirement:
The listed degree qualification is required at the time of hire.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $61,252 annually or higher, depending on experience
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Appointment Type: Full-time
Funding: Institutional
Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To receive first consideration, please submit your letter of qualification, current resume, and references (from the last three supervisors) by March 24, 2025.

In your letter of qualification, please address all required and preferred qualifications and explain how your experience and skills align with the role.

For a full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Background Check Statement:
Applicants selected as final candidates must pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit: University of Idaho Careers

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

For additional applicant resources, visit: Applicant Resources.