Accountant II

Advance Your Accounting Career at CWI as an Accountant II!

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for an opportunity to analyze financial data, process grant invoices, and support workforce development initiatives? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Accountant II to apply accounting principles in preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local grants.

Why Join CWI?

At CWI, we are dedicated to student success and workforce development. As an Accountant II, you will play a key role in financial analysis, grant invoicing, and budgeting, helping to ensure the financial integrity of our programs.

Benefits:

CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including premium healthcare plans, 11% employer retirement contributions, tuition discounts, and personal leave.

Strategic Financial Role:

Analyze revenue trends, perform reconciliations, and ensure compliance with grant agreements.

Impactful Work in Higher Education:

Support workforce development, student clubs, and institutional growth through financial guidance.

Collaborative & Growth-Oriented Environment:

Engage with college stakeholders, business office staff, and grant administrators to drive financial excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Budget Management

• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and collaborate with Workforce Development leadership and other college personnel to review budget levels.

• Recommend expenditure controls to ensure financial efficiency.

Accounting & Reconciliation

• Compile and analyze accounting data for accuracy and completeness.

• Perform general ledger reconciliations for accounts such as cash, receivables, payroll, liabilities, and fixed assets.

• Resolve discrepancies by preparing reconciling journal entries.

Grant Accounting & Compliance

• Prepare federal, state, and local grant invoices as defined in grant agreements.

• Maintain accurate documentation to support audit compliance and financial reporting.

Process Improvement & Training

• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.

• Assist in year-end audit preparation by compiling audit schedules.

• Conduct Business Office trainings for college personnel on accounting best practices.

Other Duties

• Support fellow team members with additional accounting responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (required).

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in account reconciliation and financial analysis.

• Experience assisting with year-end audits (preferred).

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Ability to manage complex fiscal records, policies, and procedures.

• Experience in governmental fund accounting (preferred).

Professional Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks effectively.

  
  

We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.