Staff Accountant

As a member of the Accounting/Finance team this position will have responsibilities of a full-charge general ledger accountant for the Idaho College of Osteopathic College. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller the staff accountant will record financial transactions in the College’s general ledger as well as subledgers within various accounting applications. They will follow established internal controls to safeguard and keep financial data safe and confidential and ensure all records are organized and maintained in an electronic format that is retrievable by all team members.

• Perform multiple accounting functions for the college’s non-profit foundations. This includes creating quarterly and year-end financial reports, preparation of general journal entries, tracking restricted and unrestricted assets, required distributions and all other aspects of fund accounting.
• Maintenance of Capital Asset(s) accounting.
• Payment processing for accounts payable and employee reimbursements.
• Assist with managing company credit card accounts including reconciliations.
• Various banking activities and monthly account reconciliations.
• Month-end close activities to include maintaining documentation for certain balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Year-end closing procedures and audit support for both the college and foundations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP in all accounting entries.
• Development and maintenance of operational procedures and documentation of data flow.
• Keep up to date on laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to non-profit accounting transactions.
• Maintain electronic records that are kept in an auditable, retrievable filing system.
• Assist with the maintenance of project codes and other maintenance of the accounting systems such as third-party solutions for accounts payables and purchase cards.
• Assist with the implementation of and complying with financial internal controls and practice the safeguarding of company assets and confidentially of financial information.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution, in accounting or business management or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of two years of non-profit accounting experience with responsibility processing transactions, posting into the general ledger and subledgers as well as performing month and year end processes.
• Intermediate (or higher) experience with Microsoft Excel, to include pivot tables or v-lookups to summarize data and compare data sets.
• Experience with recording activity on monthly investment account statements.
• A team player who values collaboration and mutual respect for others
• Able to provide support during periods of increased work volume to maintain accounting flows necessary for day-to-day operations
• A self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize competing workloads in a timely and effective manner
• Understands overall financial transactions and chart of accounts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the propensity to research issues on their own
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and complete records
• Ability to analyze data and troubleshoot variances
• Able to effectively develop written accounting procedures and financial reports as needed
• Effective oral and written communication skills with strong team orientation
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word applications
• Working knowledge of Apple/Mac software and applications is a plus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement