View Job description for Accountant II

College of Western Idaho•Nampa, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Accountant II to provide accounting expertise across capital projects, fixed assets, leases, grants, and departmental financial operations. In this role, you’ll work closely with Facilities, Information Technology, Budget, Procurement, and other departments to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and sound fiscal management that supports the college’s long‑term success. At CWI, business and finance professionals play a critical role in supporting student success and institutional growth. As an Accountant II, you’ll contribute to strategic initiatives by managing complex accounting activities, supporting capital investments, and providing financial insights that help guide operational and planning decisions across the college.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
Two (2) to three (3) years of professional accounting experience
Strong accounting knowledge, including account reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support
Experience researching, interpreting, and applying accounting standards, regulations, and policies
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI.
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, and lease accounting
Experience with governmental accounting principles and GASB standards
Experience in fiscal recordkeeping within a high-volume organization or higher education environment
Experience supporting year-end audits and financial statement preparation
Knowledge of budgeting, capital planning, and financial reporting processes within a public sector environment

Responsibilities

Support capital project development and administration, including the establishment, monitoring, and reconciliation of capital projects and construction‑in‑progress (CIP) activity
Evaluate project expenditures for capitalization and coordinate project closeout activities
Administer the college’s fixed asset accounting program, including capitalization, depreciation, inventory tracking, disposals, and reconciliation
Coordinate and participate in fixed asset inventories, asset verification procedures, and inventory audits
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and institutional procedures related to capital assets
Evaluate, account for, and monitor lease agreements and Subscription‑Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs)
Ensure proper accounting treatment, disclosures, and compliance with GASB 87 and GASB 96 requirements
Research and apply governmental accounting standards and regulatory requirements to complex financial transactions
Provide accounting guidance and recommendations that support strong internal controls and regulatory compliance
Generate invoices in accordance with grant agreements and maintain supporting documentation
Reconcile grant‑related accounts receivable balances and monitor grant activity
Perform complex general ledger reconciliations involving cash, receivables, payroll, liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation, leases, capital projects, and other assigned accounts
Prepare, review, and post journal entries related to fixed assets, CIP, leases, depreciation, in‑kind donations, and other accounting activities
Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and financial analyses for year‑end reporting and audit support
Prepare financial analyses, reports, and supporting documentation for management decision‑making
Analyze budget‑to‑actual trends and departmental financial activity
Meet regularly with Facilities, Information Technology, and other departments to support budgeting, project planning, and financial management
Collaborate with campus partners to support capital planning, project tracking, and long‑term investment decisions
Identify opportunities for process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and strengthened internal controls
Support year‑end close activities, including project closeout, fixed asset reconciliation, and depreciation review
Assist with financial statement preparation and audit readiness efforts
Respond to external auditor inquiries and provide requested documentation
Help ensure timely and accurate completion of annual reporting requirements