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, staff accountant(s) will record financial transactions in College’s general ledger accounting platform/software, follow established internal controls to safeguard and keep financial data safe and confidential, and ensure all records are maintained in an electronic format that is retrievable by all team members.

• Maintenance of Capital Asset(s) accounting.
• Payment processing for accounts payable and employee reimbursements.
• Management of 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.
• 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 accounting transactions and basic organizational tax requirements such as sales and use tax.
• Maintain electronic records that are kept in an auditable, retrievable filing system.
• Contribute to the creation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports, to include entering general journal entries, analyzing variances and providing various reporting. 
• Support the creation and implementation of the College’s annual budget, recording transactions, and importing data into budgeting software.
• 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 writing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, as requested.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution, in accounting or business management or equivalent experience
• A minimum of three years’ 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 datasets
• 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
• 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