Accountant III

Location: Moscow

Division/College: AVP Finance

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $65,000 annually or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Working independently or under broad direction, the position performs specialized and complex professional accounting responsibilities using a thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Work assignments at this level typically include: 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.

Duties may include:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent OR Master's degree in accounting

Three years of professional accounting experience including:

• Preparing financial statements
• Interpreting financial information

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, CGFM or other accounting certification
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration or closely related field
• Some governmental fund accounting experience
• Experience leading or directing the work of others
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, etc.), with demonstrated experience in building automated reporting systems and dashboards

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None

None

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004686P

Posting Date: 12/11/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than January 6, 2025.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@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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