Accountant II or III, UI Foundation

Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, the UI Foundation strives to elevate the university's impact and reputation through transformational philanthropy. The Foundation is defined by four core values: Generosity and Curiosity; One Mission One Team; Leadership through Integrity and Accountability; and Dedication to Excellence. By connecting donor generosity with the university's greatest opportunities, the Foundation helps fuel student success, advance research and innovation and strengthen the University of Idaho's future.

About the role

These positions perform professional accounting functions with varying levels of complexity and independence.

Accountant II

Under general supervision, this role performs a range of detailed, moderately complex professional accounting functions including:

• Examination, analysis, maintenance, consolidation and reconciliation of financial records
• Creation and interpretation of financial statements and reports
• Participation in the development of budgets
• May provide training, supervision and/or assistance to other employees

Accountant III

Working independently or under broad direction, this role performs specialized and complex professional accounting responsibilities including:

• Creation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports
• Monitoring and analysis of financial statement trends and variances
• Analysis of accounting control procedures and recommendation of changes or modifications
• Training and supervision of clerical, technical, or professional employees engaged in accounting or financial record-keeping work

Responsibilities

Accountant II

• 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

Accountant III

• Create internal and externally audited financial statements
• Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness; oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Analyze trends of financial records; forecast revenue and expenditure trends
• Research and resolve complex accounting problems and/or discrepancies
• Research and apply new accounting standards to financial reporting; evaluate the soundness and adequacy of accounting, financial and other operating controls
• Research and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations; prepare, review or approve required returns and reports
• Lead the calculation of various departmental and University rates
• Negotiate federal Facilities and Administration (F&A) Rates
• Coordinate the accounting closing to include processing of external required documentation and all required forms
• Supervise accounting processes, schedules and databases
• Perform or review annual reconciliations of various financial statement accounts
• Review, identify and resolve systems and procedural problems; recommend improvements
• Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies
• Interact with internal and external auditors; may serve as liaison with external agencies and auditors
• Coordinate some or all aspects of financial statement audit fieldwork and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Accountant II

• Two years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a computerized accounting system
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent OR Master's degree in accounting

Accountant III

• Three years of professional accounting experience including:
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Interpreting financial information
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent OR Master's degree in accounting

Preferred Qualifications

Accountant II

• Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
• Experience with governmental fund accounting
• CPA, CMA, CGFM or other accounting certification
• Experience with accounting for complex investment assets
• Experience in the preparation of GAAP financial statements

Accountant III

• CPA, CMA, CGFM or other accounting certification
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration or closely related field
• Not-for-profit or governmental fund accounting experience
• Experience leading or directing the work of others
• Experience with accounting for complex investment assets

Pay

Accountant II: $70,000 or higher, commensurate with experience.

Accountant III: $80,000 or higher, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, fiscal year appointment.