Accountant

Boise State University • Boise, ID

5d • $60,674 - $75,837

About The Position

Prepares and analyzes financial reports, making studies or recommendations
relative to the accounting of assets, revenues, and expenditures. Reviews and
verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications reported
on the financial statements of the Foundation. Provide information to the
Foundation staff regarding accounting practices and procedures and reconciling
general ledger accounts. This position assumes the role of a subject matter
expert on assigned topics.

A nonprofit Idaho organization, the Boise State University Foundation was
established in 1964 for the benefit of Boise State University. We work to build
relationships and support for the university by developing and nurturing
donor-centered relationships and stewarding gifts made in support of Boise
State. The Foundation works closely with university leadership, the Boise State
University Alumni Association, and the Bronco Athletic Association.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job
skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive
assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently
with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and
practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance
to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Requirements

• Experience preparing reconciliations, financial statements, schedules, reports and/or audit support documentation.
• Experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in effective data presentation using Excel and/or other spreadsheet computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and budget management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2 years experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of governmental, non-profit and fund accounting practices and principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex financial reports, schedules and special studies requiring a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures for both internal and external financial reporting requirements and year end audit.
• Analytical review of complex account reconciliations.
• Prepares and files annual financial statements for the Foundation departments and programs.
• Prepare schedules to manage and forecast budget to actual financial results.
• Interprets, applies and explains complex laws, codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends, and variances to ensure appropriate accounting procedures have been followed for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and University and Foundation policy.
• Routinely makes decisions regarding proper processing, booking and reporting of transactions.
• Develop and monitor financial procedures and controls for internal financial budget to actual reporting, cash handling systems, disbursements, etc.
• Reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
• Prepares Accounts Payable requests for review and payment, requiring a broad knowledge of Foundation accounting codes, policies, and 1099 tax reporting, while supporting both internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Records and reconciles daily deposits to ensure accuracy.
• Performs monthly reconciliations for local accounts at the University and University purchasing card (P-Card) transactions.
• Provides timely and consistent financial and fund balance reporting to University and Foundation stakeholders, and conducts additional research as required.
• Assists with the preparation of journal entries and ensures appropriate accounting classifications for financial statement reporting.
• Shares responsibility for monitoring and responding to inquiries received through the Foundation Accounting inbox, providing timely assistance and directing requests as appropriate.
• Performs account reconciliation and resolves discrepancies, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees