Accountant II or 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

Accountant II
Under general supervision, the position performs a range of detailed, moderately complex professional accounting functions. Work assignments at this level typically include: examination, analysis, maintenance, consolidation and reconciliation of financial records; creation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; participation in the development of budgets; may be assigned responsibility to provide training, supervision and/or assistance to other employees.
Duties may include:

• Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Research and resolve accounting problems and/or discrepancies
• Research and apply new accounting standards
• Research and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations;
  Prepare, review or approve required returns and reports
• Generate standard and custom financial statements and other reports
• Oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Analyze and forecast revenue and expenditure trends
• Assist in calculation of various departmental and University rates
• Analyze expenditures charged for appropriateness and compliance with University policy and procedures
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
• Recommend improvements in workflows, procedures and processes
• Conduct financial analysis of projects and prepare special reports
• Oversee and monitor accounting processes, schedules and databases
• Perform complex reconciliation functions
• Other duties as assigned

Accountant III
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
• Two years of progressively responsible accounting…