Accountant II or III, UI Foundation

Accountant II or III, UI Foundation

Posting Number: SP005407P

Division/College: University Foundation

Department: University Foundation CFO

Location: Moscow

Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute privatesupport to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, theUI Foundation strives to elevate the university's impact and reputation through transformational philanthropy. The Foundation isdefined 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 fuelstudent success, advance research and innovation and strengthen the University of Idaho's future.

Under general supervision, the position performs a range of detailed, moderately complexprofessional accounting functions. Work assignments at this leveltypically 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 toprovide training, supervision and/or assistance to other employees.

• Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Research and resolve accounting problems and/ordiscrepancies
• 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 otherreports
• Oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Analyze and forecast revenue and expenditure trends
• Assist in calculation of various departmental and Universityrates
• Analyze expenditures charged for appropriateness and compliance with University policy and procedures
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate inauditing 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

Working independently or underbroad direction, the position performs specialized and complexprofessional 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 andvariances; analysis of accounting control procedures andrecommendation of changes or modifications; training and supervision of clerical, technical, or professional employeesengaged in accounting or financial record-keeping work.

• 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/ordiscrepancies
• 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 Universityrates
• 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 ordiscrepancies
• Interact with internal and external auditors; may serve asliaison with external agencies and auditors
• Coordinate some or all aspects of financial statement auditfieldwork and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

• Two years of progressively responsible accounting experience ina computerized accounting system

• Three years of professional accounting experience including:
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Interpreting financial information

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent ORMaster's degree in accounting

• None

• Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
• Experience with governmental fund accounting
• CPA, CMA, CGFM or other accounting certification
• Experience with accounting for complex investment assets
• Experience in the preparation of GAAP financial statements

• CPA, CMA, CGFM or…