Location: Moscow
Division/College: AVP Finance
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 per year or higher commensurate with experience
FTE: 1
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of an experienced accountant or finance unit manager, position work assignments include some or all of the following: compilation and maintenance of records of routine accounting transactions; assistance in preparation and/or maintenance of accounting reporting systems; resolution of problems associated with incorrect entries, deviations from established procedures, and other inconsistencies with generally accepted accounting principles; may assist in analysis and interpretation of accounting records and reports and/or performance of administrative and clerical support duties as assigned; may direct the activities of temporary staff.
Duties may include:

• Analyzing accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Reviewing records to assess proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Ensuring compliance with university procedures in general accounting practices
• Processing, updating and maintaining various accounting records and documents in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Reconciling, reviewing and approving various accounting records and transactions
• Preparing and correcting entries to various databases as appropriate
• Generating standard and custom financial documents and reports
• Analyzing and forecasting revenue and expenditure trends
• Assisting customers with university policies and procedures or making referrals as necessary
• Interacting with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
• Assisting with researching and interpreting relevant local, state and federal regulations, and filing required returns and reports
• Assisting with researching and interpreting governmental accounting standards for financial reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or equivalent OR a Masters degree in accounting

• No previous accounting experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
• Experience with governmental fund accounting
• Experience with payroll tax filings
• Experience with financial statement preparation and auditing procedures

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004067P
Posting Date: 08/11/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
Position open until filled with first consideration date of 8/28/23.
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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