Treasury Accountant

Boise State University • Boise, ID

43d • $60,674 • Hybrid

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 University. Provide information to University staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts. This position assumes the role of a subject matter expert on assigned topics. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Treasury and Real Estate department is part of University Financial Services (UFS) and supports the University's Academic Mission by: Provide daily cash and banking services Manage debt and investment portfolios Acquisition or lease of approved space in support of the campus master plan Coordinate financing and debt issuance for approved campus projects Provide business case analysis and advising to campus departments This position has the opportunity for hybrid and/or flexible scheduling but must be in-person at the beginning of employment for onboarding and training. 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 financial and/or auditor statements, schedules and reports.
• Experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in effective data presentation using Excel and/or other spreadsheet computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting information systems.
• Experience with banking and financial systems.
• Experience collaborating with a varied team of professionals.
• Experience with a complex ERP environment.
• Working knowledge of treasury operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treasury operations including but not limited to daily cash positioning, wire and payment requests, investments, capital projects and bank reporting.
• Monitor, analyze, and process daily exception reports to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assists in the monthly, quarterly and fiscal year-end process as needed including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, work papers, reconciliations and account analysis.
• Perform comprehensive assessment and analysis of credit card processing fees, utilizing reports pulled from banking systems and preparing accurate monthly journal entries.
• Prepare, analyze, and/or audit financial records and documents.
• Quarterly financial statement analysis on assigned financial statement rollups verifying fiscal records and preparation of statistical reports and analysis.
• Analyze and validate key accounting data, including account reconciliations and the upstream transactional data that populates journal entries.
• Prepares complex 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.
• 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 policy.
• Routinely makes decisions regarding proper processing, booking and reporting of transactions. Reconciling account balances and external statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays AND the 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees