Accountant Associate

Develop and maintain records, documents, and financial data that encompasses a variety of financial activities typically including: budget, payroll and benefits, accounts payable/receivable, accounts reconciliation, travel, purchasing and similar supporting functions. Perform professional accounting work and other duties as assigned.

The Idaho SBDC offers a network of six regional centers to serve the needs of Idaho’s small
businesses and entrepreneurs. The Idaho SBDC provides professional, no-cost, confidential
consulting to businesses across Idaho to help them grow and thrive.Join the Idaho SBDC and support its Vision, Mission, and Values.
Vision - Be the most influential driver of Idaho business success
Mission - Accelerating business success

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

60% of the time the Accountant Associate must:

• Research and analyze data for accuracy and to ensure appropriate accounting procedures have been followed for compliance with Federal and State laws and university policy. Prepare and process journal entries as assigned.
• Audit, analyze, and verify fiscal records and reports. Prepare financial and statistical reports, reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in preparing annual budgets. Maintains complex spreadsheets.
• Responsible for items such as, developing and monitoring annual budgets, supporting the management and implementation of financial systems, generating and analyzing financial reports and developing processes and procedures to comply with State and Federal laws.

35% of the time the Accountant Associate must:

• P-card reconciliation and analysis.
• Initiate and monitor payments for purchase orders, invoices, and expense reimbursements.
• Provide accounting and analysis for three funding sources: grants from externally funded
  sponsored programs, Idaho state appropriations, and local funds.
• Advise staff on proper coding of expenditures, processing of accounting documents, and other accounting-related activities.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic financial, performance, and narrative reporting for
  stakeholders.

5% of the time the Accountant Associate must:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of customer service principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to dependably meet goals in a timely and accurate fashion and work well under periods of pressure.
• Demonstrated skill in multi-level spreadsheet development and manipulation.
• Maintain a professional attitude amidst difficult and stressful times and demonstrate a sense of ethics while performing daily tasks.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary starting at $47,195.20 annually, commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

• Resume with education and work experience, including dates of employment and
  description of responsibilities.
  
• Provide a list of college-level accounting classes completed.
• Describe Excel skills and describe the purpose of an Excel spreadsheet you created.
• Cover letter indicating your interest in this position.
• Three references.