Accountant 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.

Position Overview

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
• 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

• None

• 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 asset

• None

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Exempt

Exempt

Pay Range $80,000 or higher, commensurate with experience

Fiscal Year

1

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

07/21/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • Higher Ed/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idaho works.gov)
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Linked In
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

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